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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,974.98, 13,764.96 and 5,497.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,974.98, 13,764.96 and 5,497.90 is: 7,586.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,974.98 : 13,764.96 = 5,497.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,974.98/13,764.96 = 5,497.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,974.98x = 13,764.96 × 5,497.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,974.98x = 75,678,339.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,678,339.17/9,974.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,586.82

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