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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,904.76, 13,668.59 and 5,428.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,904.76, 13,668.59 and 5,428.67 is: 7,491.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,904.76 : 13,668.59 = 5,428.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,904.76/13,668.59 = 5,428.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,904.76x = 13,668.59 × 5,428.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,904.76x = 74,202,271.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,202,271.50/9,904.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,491.58

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