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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,901.44, 13,663.57 and 5,920.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,901.44, 13,663.57 and 5,920.20 is: 8,169.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,901.44 : 13,663.57 = 5,920.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,901.44/13,663.57 = 5,920.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,901.44x = 13,663.57 × 5,920.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,901.44x = 80,891,067.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,891,067.11/9,901.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,169.63

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