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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,954.76, 13,731.86 and 6,222.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,954.76, 13,731.86 and 6,222.28 is: 8,583.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,954.76 : 13,731.86 = 6,222.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,954.76/13,731.86 = 6,222.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,954.76x = 13,731.86 × 6,222.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,954.76x = 85,443,475.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,443,475.56/9,954.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,583.18

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