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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,905.40, 13,669.05 and 5,928.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,905.40, 13,669.05 and 5,928.72 is: 8,181.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,905.40 : 13,669.05 = 5,928.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,905.40/13,669.05 = 5,928.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,905.40x = 13,669.05 × 5,928.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,905.40x = 81,039,970.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,039,970.12/9,905.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,181.39

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