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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,907.60, 13,672.51 and 5,431.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,907.60, 13,672.51 and 5,431.52 is: 7,495.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,907.60 : 13,672.51 = 5,431.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,907.60/13,672.51 = 5,431.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,907.60x = 13,672.51 × 5,431.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,907.60x = 74,262,416.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,262,416.00/9,907.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,495.50

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