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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,901.22, 13,664.02 and 5,425.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,901.22, 13,664.02 and 5,425.36 is: 7,487.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,901.22 : 13,664.02 = 5,425.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,901.22/13,664.02 = 5,425.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,901.22x = 13,664.02 × 5,425.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,901.22x = 74,132,227.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,132,227.55/9,901.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,487.18

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