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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,951.16, 13,732.41 and 5,474.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,951.16, 13,732.41 and 5,474.65 is: 7,554.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,951.16 : 13,732.41 = 5,474.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,951.16/13,732.41 = 5,474.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,951.16x = 13,732.41 × 5,474.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,951.16x = 75,180,138.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,180,138.41/9,951.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,554.91

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