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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,950.46, 13,731.29 and 5,474.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,950.46, 13,731.29 and 5,474.17 is: 7,554.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,950.46 : 13,731.29 = 5,474.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,950.46/13,731.29 = 5,474.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,950.46x = 13,731.29 × 5,474.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,950.46x = 75,167,426.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,167,426.10/9,950.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,554.17

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