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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,950.58, 13,731.46 and 5,473.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,950.58, 13,731.46 and 5,473.91 is: 7,553.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,950.58 : 13,731.46 = 5,473.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,950.58/13,731.46 = 5,473.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,950.58x = 13,731.46 × 5,473.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,950.58x = 75,164,796.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,164,796.85/9,950.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,553.81

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