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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,907.51, 13,672.23 and 5,431.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,907.51, 13,672.23 and 5,431.25 is: 7,495.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,907.51 : 13,672.23 = 5,431.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,907.51/13,672.23 = 5,431.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,907.51x = 13,672.23 × 5,431.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,907.51x = 74,257,333.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,257,333.37/9,907.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,495.06

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