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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,901.95, 13,663.39 and 5,921.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,901.95, 13,663.39 and 5,921.61 is: 8,171.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,901.95 : 13,663.39 = 5,921.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,901.95/13,663.39 = 5,921.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,901.95x = 13,663.39 × 5,921.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,901.95x = 80,909,266.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,909,266.86/9,901.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,171.04

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