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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,951.47, 13,732.47 and 5,474.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,951.47, 13,732.47 and 5,474.49 is: 7,554.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,951.47 : 13,732.47 = 5,474.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,951.47/13,732.47 = 5,474.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,951.47x = 13,732.47 × 5,474.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,951.47x = 75,178,269.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,178,269.69/9,951.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,554.49

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