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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,950.36, 13,731.49 and 5,474.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,950.36, 13,731.49 and 5,474.41 is: 7,554.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,950.36 : 13,731.49 = 5,474.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,950.36/13,731.49 = 5,474.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,950.36x = 13,731.49 × 5,474.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,950.36x = 75,171,778.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,171,778.69/9,950.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,554.68

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