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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,950.04, 13,731.51 and 5,473.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,950.04, 13,731.51 and 5,473.71 is: 7,553.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,950.04 : 13,731.51 = 5,473.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,950.04/13,731.51 = 5,473.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,950.04x = 13,731.51 × 5,473.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,950.04x = 75,162,303.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,162,303.60/9,950.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,553.97

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