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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,901.69, 13,663.92 and 5,920.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,901.69, 13,663.92 and 5,920.45 is: 8,169.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,901.69 : 13,663.92 = 5,920.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,901.69/13,663.92 = 5,920.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,901.69x = 13,663.92 × 5,920.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,901.69x = 80,896,555.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,896,555.16/9,901.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,169.97

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