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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,954.46, 13,737.81 and 6,591.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,954.46, 13,737.81 and 6,591.43 is: 9,096.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,954.46 : 13,737.81 = 6,591.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,954.46/13,737.81 = 6,591.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,954.46x = 13,737.81 × 6,591.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,954.46x = 90,551,812.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,551,812.97/9,954.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,096.61

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