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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,954.52, 13,737.87 and 5,920.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,954.52, 13,737.87 and 5,920.25 is: 8,170.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,954.52 : 13,737.87 = 5,920.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,954.52/13,737.87 = 5,920.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,954.52x = 13,737.87 × 5,920.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,954.52x = 81,331,556.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,331,556.18/9,954.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,170.32

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