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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,902.97, 13,666.10 and 5,426.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,902.97, 13,666.10 and 5,426.68 is: 7,488.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,902.97 : 13,666.10 = 5,426.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,902.97/13,666.10 = 5,426.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,902.97x = 13,666.10 × 5,426.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,902.97x = 74,161,551.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,161,551.55/9,902.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,488.82

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