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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,901.44, 13,663.44 and 5,709.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,901.44, 13,663.44 and 5,709.60 is: 7,878.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,901.44 : 13,663.44 = 5,709.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,901.44/13,663.44 = 5,709.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,901.44x = 13,663.44 × 5,709.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,901.44x = 78,012,777.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,012,777.02/9,901.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,878.93

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