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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,954.10, 13,736.73 and 5,477.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,954.10, 13,736.73 and 5,477.74 is: 7,559.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,954.10 : 13,736.73 = 5,477.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,954.10/13,736.73 = 5,477.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,954.10x = 13,736.73 × 5,477.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,954.10x = 75,246,235.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,246,235.39/9,954.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,559.32

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