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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,901.61, 13,664.60 and 5,425.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,901.61, 13,664.60 and 5,425.75 is: 7,487.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,901.61 : 13,664.60 = 5,425.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,901.61/13,664.60 = 5,425.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,901.61x = 13,664.60 × 5,425.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,901.61x = 74,140,713.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,140,713.75/9,901.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,487.74

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