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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,906.06, 13,670.37 and 5,429.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,906.06, 13,670.37 and 5,429.73 is: 7,493.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,906.06 : 13,670.37 = 5,429.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,906.06/13,670.37 = 5,429.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,906.06x = 13,670.37 × 5,429.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,906.06x = 74,226,418.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,226,418.10/9,906.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,493.03

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