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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,939.96, 13,717.14 and 5,464

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,939.96, 13,717.14 and 5,464 is: 7,540.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,939.96 : 13,717.14 = 5,464 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,939.96/13,717.14 = 5,464/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,939.96x = 13,717.14 × 5,464
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,939.96x = 74,950,452.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,950,452.96/9,939.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,540.32

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