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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,899.22, 13,660.11 and 5,422.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,899.22, 13,660.11 and 5,422.02 is: 7,481.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,899.22 : 13,660.11 = 5,422.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,899.22/13,660.11 = 5,422.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,899.22x = 13,660.11 × 5,422.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,899.22x = 74,065,389.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,065,389.62/9,899.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,481.94

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