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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,899.67, 13,663.31 and 5,921.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,899.67, 13,663.31 and 5,921.22 is: 8,172.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,899.67 : 13,663.31 = 5,921.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,899.67/13,663.31 = 5,921.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,899.67x = 13,663.31 × 5,921.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,899.67x = 80,903,434.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,903,434.83/9,899.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,172.34

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