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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,941.94, 13,719.99 and 5,404.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,941.94, 13,719.99 and 5,404.63 is: 7,458.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,941.94 : 13,719.99 = 5,404.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,941.94/13,719.99 = 5,404.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,941.94x = 13,719.99 × 5,404.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,941.94x = 74,151,469.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,151,469.55/9,941.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,458.45

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