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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,906.53, 13,671.48 and 5,430.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,906.53, 13,671.48 and 5,430.63 is: 7,494.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,906.53 : 13,671.48 = 5,430.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,906.53/13,671.48 = 5,430.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,906.53x = 13,671.48 × 5,430.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,906.53x = 74,244,653.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,244,653.92/9,906.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,494.51

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