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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,935.84, 13,711.68 and 5,459.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,935.84, 13,711.68 and 5,459.84 is: 7,534.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,935.84 : 13,711.68 = 5,459.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,935.84/13,711.68 = 5,459.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,935.84x = 13,711.68 × 5,459.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,935.84x = 74,863,578.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,863,578.93/9,935.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,534.70

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