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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,935.91, 13,711.28 and 5,459.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,935.91, 13,711.28 and 5,459.58 is: 7,534.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,935.91 : 13,711.28 = 5,459.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,935.91/13,711.28 = 5,459.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,935.91x = 13,711.28 × 5,459.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,935.91x = 74,857,802.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,857,802.76/9,935.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,534.07

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