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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,954.80, 14,908.20 and 5,327.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,954.80, 14,908.20 and 5,327.60 is: 7,978.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,954.80 : 14,908.20 = 5,327.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,954.80/14,908.20 = 5,327.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,954.80x = 14,908.20 × 5,327.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,954.80x = 79,424,926.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,424,926.32/9,954.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,978.56

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