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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,907.45, 13,671.87 and 5,926.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,907.45, 13,671.87 and 5,926.21 is: 8,177.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,907.45 : 13,671.87 = 5,926.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,907.45/13,671.87 = 5,926.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,907.45x = 13,671.87 × 5,926.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,907.45x = 81,022,372.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,022,372.71/9,907.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,177.92

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