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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,940.58, 13,718.36 and 5,464.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,940.58, 13,718.36 and 5,464.75 is: 7,541.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,940.58 : 13,718.36 = 5,464.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,940.58/13,718.36 = 5,464.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,940.58x = 13,718.36 × 5,464.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,940.58x = 74,967,346.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,967,346.19/9,940.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,541.54

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