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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,954.93, 13,738.64 and 5,479.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,954.93, 13,738.64 and 5,479.53 is: 7,562.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,954.93 : 13,738.64 = 5,479.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,954.93/13,738.64 = 5,479.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,954.93x = 13,738.64 × 5,479.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,954.93x = 75,281,262.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,281,262.64/9,954.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,562.21

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