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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,904.84, 13,668.84 and 5,429.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,904.84, 13,668.84 and 5,429.02 is: 7,492.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,904.84 : 13,668.84 = 5,429.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,904.84/13,668.84 = 5,429.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,904.84x = 13,668.84 × 5,429.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,904.84x = 74,208,405.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,208,405.74/9,904.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,492.14

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