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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,953.36, 13,735.58 and 5,477.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,953.36, 13,735.58 and 5,477.07 is: 7,558.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,953.36 : 13,735.58 = 5,477.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,953.36/13,735.58 = 5,477.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,953.36x = 13,735.58 × 5,477.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,953.36x = 75,230,680.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,230,680.01/9,953.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,558.32

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