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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,901.05, 13,663.47 and 5,424.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,901.05, 13,663.47 and 5,424.71 is: 7,486.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,901.05 : 13,663.47 = 5,424.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,901.05/13,663.47 = 5,424.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,901.05x = 13,663.47 × 5,424.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,901.05x = 74,120,294.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,120,294.03/9,901.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,486.10

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