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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,901.17, 13,665.39 and 5,922.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,901.17, 13,665.39 and 5,922.72 is: 8,174.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,901.17 : 13,665.39 = 5,922.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,901.17/13,665.39 = 5,922.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,901.17x = 13,665.39 × 5,922.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,901.17x = 80,936,278.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,936,278.66/9,901.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,174.42

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