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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,903.32, 13,668.72 and 5,925.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,903.32, 13,668.72 and 5,925.32 is: 8,178.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,903.32 : 13,668.72 = 5,925.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,903.32/13,668.72 = 5,925.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,903.32x = 13,668.72 × 5,925.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,903.32x = 80,991,539.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,991,539.99/9,903.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,178.22

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