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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,974.41, 14,947.47 and 5,534.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,974.41, 14,947.47 and 5,534.01 is: 8,293.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,974.41 : 14,947.47 = 5,534.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,974.41/14,947.47 = 5,534.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,974.41x = 14,947.47 × 5,534.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,974.41x = 82,719,448.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,719,448.45/9,974.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,293.17

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