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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,906.06, 13,670.28 and 5,430.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,906.06, 13,670.28 and 5,430.09 is: 7,493.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,906.06 : 13,670.28 = 5,430.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,906.06/13,670.28 = 5,430.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,906.06x = 13,670.28 × 5,430.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,906.06x = 74,230,850.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,230,850.73/9,906.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,493.48

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