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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,906.63, 13,671.12 and 5,430.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,906.63, 13,671.12 and 5,430.57 is: 7,494.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,906.63 : 13,671.12 = 5,430.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,906.63/13,671.12 = 5,430.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,906.63x = 13,671.12 × 5,430.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,906.63x = 74,241,974.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,241,974.14/9,906.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,494.17

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