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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,950.22, 13,731.51 and 5,473.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,950.22, 13,731.51 and 5,473.98 is: 7,554.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,950.22 : 13,731.51 = 5,473.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,950.22/13,731.51 = 5,473.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,950.22x = 13,731.51 × 5,473.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,950.22x = 75,166,011.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,166,011.11/9,950.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,554.21

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