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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,954.25, 13,736.77 and 5,477.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,954.25, 13,736.77 and 5,477.92 is: 7,559.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,954.25 : 13,736.77 = 5,477.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,954.25/13,736.77 = 5,477.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,954.25x = 13,736.77 × 5,477.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,954.25x = 75,248,927.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,248,927.12/9,954.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,559.48

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