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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,905, 13,668.92 and 5,489

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,905, 13,668.92 and 5,489 is: 7,574.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,905 : 13,668.92 = 5,489 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,905/13,668.92 = 5,489/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,905x = 13,668.92 × 5,489
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,905x = 75,028,701.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,028,701.88/9,905
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,574.83

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