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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,902.69, 13,665.96 and 5,926.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,902.69, 13,665.96 and 5,926.07 is: 8,178.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,902.69 : 13,665.96 = 5,926.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,902.69/13,665.96 = 5,926.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,902.69x = 13,665.96 × 5,926.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,902.69x = 80,985,367.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,985,367.25/9,902.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,178.12

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