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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,934.79, 13,710.27 and 5,458.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,934.79, 13,710.27 and 5,458.66 is: 7,533.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,934.79 : 13,710.27 = 5,458.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,934.79/13,710.27 = 5,458.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,934.79x = 13,710.27 × 5,458.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,934.79x = 74,839,702.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,839,702.44/9,934.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,533.09

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