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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,954.74, 13,738.46 and 5,479.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,954.74, 13,738.46 and 5,479.40 is: 7,562.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,954.74 : 13,738.46 = 5,479.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,954.74/13,738.46 = 5,479.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,954.74x = 13,738.46 × 5,479.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,954.74x = 75,278,421.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,278,421.63/9,954.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,562.07

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