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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,935.82, 13,710.54 and 5,459.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,935.82, 13,710.54 and 5,459.52 is: 7,533.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,935.82 : 13,710.54 = 5,459.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,935.82/13,710.54 = 5,459.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,935.82x = 13,710.54 × 5,459.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,935.82x = 74,852,967.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,852,967.34/9,935.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,533.65

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