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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,934.64, 13,709.62 and 5,458.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,934.64, 13,709.62 and 5,458.17 is: 7,532.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,934.64 : 13,709.62 = 5,458.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,934.64/13,709.62 = 5,458.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,934.64x = 13,709.62 × 5,458.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,934.64x = 74,829,436.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,829,436.60/9,934.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,532.17

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