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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,950.79, 13,732.43 and 5,474.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,950.79, 13,732.43 and 5,474.73 is: 7,555.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,950.79 : 13,732.43 = 5,474.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,950.79/13,732.43 = 5,474.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,950.79x = 13,732.43 × 5,474.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,950.79x = 75,181,346.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,181,346.49/9,950.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,555.31

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