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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,954.32, 13,737.28 and 5,478.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,954.32, 13,737.28 and 5,478.28 is: 7,560.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,954.32 : 13,737.28 = 5,478.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,954.32/13,737.28 = 5,478.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,954.32x = 13,737.28 × 5,478.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,954.32x = 75,256,666.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,256,666.28/9,954.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,560.20

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