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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,950.58, 13,732.44 and 5,474.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,950.58, 13,732.44 and 5,474.83 is: 7,555.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,950.58 : 13,732.44 = 5,474.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,950.58/13,732.44 = 5,474.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,950.58x = 13,732.44 × 5,474.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,950.58x = 75,182,774.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,182,774.49/9,950.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,555.62

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