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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,949.67, 13,730.55 and 5,473.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,949.67, 13,730.55 and 5,473.73 is: 7,553.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,949.67 : 13,730.55 = 5,473.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,949.67/13,730.55 = 5,473.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,949.67x = 13,730.55 × 5,473.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,949.67x = 75,157,254.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,157,254.80/9,949.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,553.75

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