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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,950.74, 13,731.67 and 5,474.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,950.74, 13,731.67 and 5,474.44 is: 7,554.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,950.74 : 13,731.67 = 5,474.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,950.74/13,731.67 = 5,474.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,950.74x = 13,731.67 × 5,474.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,950.74x = 75,173,227.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,173,227.52/9,950.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,554.54

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