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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,954.63, 13,737.51 and 5,705.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,954.63, 13,737.51 and 5,705.88 is: 7,874.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,954.63 : 13,737.51 = 5,705.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,954.63/13,737.51 = 5,705.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,954.63x = 13,737.51 × 5,705.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,954.63x = 78,384,583.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,384,583.56/9,954.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,874.18

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