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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,974.53, 13,764.85 and 5,437.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,974.53, 13,764.85 and 5,437.18 is: 7,503.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,974.53 : 13,764.85 = 5,437.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,974.53/13,764.85 = 5,437.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,974.53x = 13,764.85 × 5,437.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,974.53x = 74,841,898.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,841,898.30/9,974.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,503.30

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