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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,906.62, 13,671.09 and 5,430.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,906.62, 13,671.09 and 5,430.56 is: 7,494.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,906.62 : 13,671.09 = 5,430.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,906.62/13,671.09 = 5,430.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,906.62x = 13,671.09 × 5,430.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,906.62x = 74,241,606.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,241,606.15/9,906.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,494.14

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