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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,954.44, 14,898.82 and 5,505.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,954.44, 14,898.82 and 5,505.26 is: 8,239.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,954.44 : 14,898.82 = 5,505.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,954.44/14,898.82 = 5,505.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,954.44x = 14,898.82 × 5,505.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,954.44x = 82,021,877.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,021,877.79/9,954.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,239.73

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