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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,950.33, 13,731.68 and 5,474.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,950.33, 13,731.68 and 5,474.33 is: 7,554.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,950.33 : 13,731.68 = 5,474.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,950.33/13,731.68 = 5,474.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,950.33x = 13,731.68 × 5,474.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,950.33x = 75,171,692.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,171,692.80/9,950.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,554.69

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