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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,902.82, 13,665.50 and 5,921.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,902.82, 13,665.50 and 5,921.56 is: 8,171.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,902.82 : 13,665.50 = 5,921.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,902.82/13,665.50 = 5,921.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,902.82x = 13,665.50 × 5,921.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,902.82x = 80,921,078.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,921,078.18/9,902.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,171.52

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