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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,903.28, 13,666.52 and 5,427.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,903.28, 13,666.52 and 5,427.04 is: 7,489.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,903.28 : 13,666.52 = 5,427.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,903.28/13,666.52 = 5,427.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,903.28x = 13,666.52 × 5,427.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,903.28x = 74,168,750.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,168,750.70/9,903.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,489.31

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