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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,905.35, 13,669.30 and 5,429.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,905.35, 13,669.30 and 5,429.09 is: 7,492.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,905.35 : 13,669.30 = 5,429.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,905.35/13,669.30 = 5,429.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,905.35x = 13,669.30 × 5,429.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,905.35x = 74,211,861.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,211,861.04/9,905.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,492.10

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