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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,954.84, 13,736.88 and 5,763.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,954.84, 13,736.88 and 5,763.36 is: 7,952.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,954.84 : 13,736.88 = 5,763.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,954.84/13,736.88 = 5,763.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,954.84x = 13,736.88 × 5,763.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,954.84x = 79,170,584.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,170,584.72/9,954.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,952.97

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