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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,954.61, 13,737.44 and 5,479.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,954.61, 13,737.44 and 5,479.12 is: 7,561.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,954.61 : 13,737.44 = 5,479.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,954.61/13,737.44 = 5,479.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,954.61x = 13,737.44 × 5,479.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,954.61x = 75,269,035.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,269,035.96/9,954.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,561.22

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