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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,901.86, 13,663.26 and 5,921.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,901.86, 13,663.26 and 5,921.52 is: 8,170.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,901.86 : 13,663.26 = 5,921.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,901.86/13,663.26 = 5,921.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,901.86x = 13,663.26 × 5,921.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,901.86x = 80,907,216.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,907,216.12/9,901.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,170.91

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