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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,901.73, 13,663.09 and 5,921.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,901.73, 13,663.09 and 5,921.39 is: 8,170.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,901.73 : 13,663.09 = 5,921.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,901.73/13,663.09 = 5,921.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,901.73x = 13,663.09 × 5,921.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,901.73x = 80,904,484.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,904,484.50/9,901.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,170.74

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