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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,901.73, 13,664.39 and 5,425.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,901.73, 13,664.39 and 5,425.58 is: 7,487.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,901.73 : 13,664.39 = 5,425.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,901.73/13,664.39 = 5,425.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,901.73x = 13,664.39 × 5,425.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,901.73x = 74,137,248.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,137,248.13/9,901.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,487.30

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