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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,901.01, 13,663.38 and 5,424.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,901.01, 13,663.38 and 5,424.92 is: 7,486.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,901.01 : 13,663.38 = 5,424.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,901.01/13,663.38 = 5,424.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,901.01x = 13,663.38 × 5,424.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,901.01x = 74,122,675.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,122,675.11/9,901.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,486.38

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