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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,954.23, 13,736.45 and 5,477.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,954.23, 13,736.45 and 5,477.73 is: 7,559.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,954.23 : 13,736.45 = 5,477.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,954.23/13,736.45 = 5,477.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,954.23x = 13,736.45 × 5,477.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,954.23x = 75,244,526.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,244,526.44/9,954.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,559.05

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