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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,951.14, 13,732.63 and 5,474.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,951.14, 13,732.63 and 5,474.77 is: 7,555.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,951.14 : 13,732.63 = 5,474.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,951.14/13,732.63 = 5,474.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,951.14x = 13,732.63 × 5,474.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,951.14x = 75,182,942.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,182,942.73/9,951.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,555.21

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