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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,907.48, 13,673.46 and 5,659.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,907.48, 13,673.46 and 5,659.21 is: 7,810.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,907.48 : 13,673.46 = 5,659.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,907.48/13,673.46 = 5,659.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,907.48x = 13,673.46 × 5,659.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,907.48x = 77,380,981.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,380,981.57/9,907.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,810.36

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