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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,954.47, 13,737.17 and 5,478.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,954.47, 13,737.17 and 5,478.22 is: 7,559.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,954.47 : 13,737.17 = 5,478.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,954.47/13,737.17 = 5,478.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,954.47x = 13,737.17 × 5,478.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,954.47x = 75,255,177.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,255,177.70/9,954.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,559.94

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