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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,950.06, 13,731.14 and 5,474.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,950.06, 13,731.14 and 5,474.28 is: 7,554.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,950.06 : 13,731.14 = 5,474.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,950.06/13,731.14 = 5,474.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,950.06x = 13,731.14 × 5,474.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,950.06x = 75,168,105.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,168,105.08/9,950.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,554.54

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