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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,954.88, 13,732.02 and 6,222.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,954.88, 13,732.02 and 6,222.40 is: 8,583.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,954.88 : 13,732.02 = 6,222.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,954.88/13,732.02 = 6,222.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,954.88x = 13,732.02 × 6,222.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,954.88x = 85,446,121.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,446,121.25/9,954.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,583.34

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