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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,901.80, 13,664.40 and 5,425.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,901.80, 13,664.40 and 5,425.46 is: 7,487.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,901.80 : 13,664.40 = 5,425.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,901.80/13,664.40 = 5,425.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,901.80x = 13,664.40 × 5,425.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,901.80x = 74,135,655.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,135,655.62/9,901.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,487.09

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