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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,903, 13,666.17 and 5,712.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,903, 13,666.17 and 5,712.06 is: 7,882.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,903 : 13,666.17 = 5,712.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,903/13,666.17 = 5,712.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,903x = 13,666.17 × 5,712.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,903x = 78,061,983.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,061,983.01/9,903
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,882.66

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