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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,954.63, 14,938.16 and 5,574.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,954.63, 14,938.16 and 5,574.96 is: 8,365.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,954.63 : 14,938.16 = 5,574.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,954.63/14,938.16 = 5,574.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,954.63x = 14,938.16 × 5,574.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,954.63x = 83,279,616.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,279,616.60/9,954.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,365.92

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