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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,954.70, 13,737.27 and 5,706.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,954.70, 13,737.27 and 5,706.52 is: 7,874.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,954.70 : 13,737.27 = 5,706.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,954.70/13,737.27 = 5,706.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,954.70x = 13,737.27 × 5,706.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,954.70x = 78,392,006.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,392,006.00/9,954.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,874.87

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