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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,902.76, 13,665.40 and 5,926.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,902.76, 13,665.40 and 5,926.06 is: 8,177.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,902.76 : 13,665.40 = 5,926.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,902.76/13,665.40 = 5,926.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,902.76x = 13,665.40 × 5,926.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,902.76x = 80,981,980.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,981,980.32/9,902.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,177.72

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