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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,901.79, 13,664.43 and 5,425.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,901.79, 13,664.43 and 5,425.54 is: 7,487.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,901.79 : 13,664.43 = 5,425.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,901.79/13,664.43 = 5,425.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,901.79x = 13,664.43 × 5,425.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,901.79x = 74,136,843.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,136,843.22/9,901.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,487.22

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