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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,954.03, 13,735.76 and 5,477.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,954.03, 13,735.76 and 5,477.07 is: 7,557.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,954.03 : 13,735.76 = 5,477.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,954.03/13,735.76 = 5,477.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,954.03x = 13,735.76 × 5,477.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,954.03x = 75,231,691.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,231,691.64/9,954.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,557.91

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