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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,905.30, 13,669.26 and 5,429.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,905.30, 13,669.26 and 5,429.24 is: 7,492.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,905.30 : 13,669.26 = 5,429.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,905.30/13,669.26 = 5,429.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,905.30x = 13,669.26 × 5,429.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,905.30x = 74,213,693.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,213,693.16/9,905.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,492.32

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