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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,901.15, 13,663.46 and 5,424.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,901.15, 13,663.46 and 5,424.64 is: 7,485.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,901.15 : 13,663.46 = 5,424.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,901.15/13,663.46 = 5,424.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,901.15x = 13,663.46 × 5,424.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,901.15x = 74,119,256.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,119,256.21/9,901.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,485.93

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