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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,954.95, 13,737.92 and 5,478.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,954.95, 13,737.92 and 5,478.57 is: 7,560.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,954.95 : 13,737.92 = 5,478.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,954.95/13,737.92 = 5,478.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,954.95x = 13,737.92 × 5,478.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,954.95x = 75,264,128.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,264,128.98/9,954.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,560.48

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