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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,954.53, 13,737.46 and 5,478.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,954.53, 13,737.46 and 5,478.51 is: 7,560.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,954.53 : 13,737.46 = 5,478.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,954.53/13,737.46 = 5,478.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,954.53x = 13,737.46 × 5,478.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,954.53x = 75,260,811.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,260,811.98/9,954.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,560.46

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