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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,909.06, 13,674.43 and 5,433

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,909.06, 13,674.43 and 5,433 is: 7,497.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,909.06 : 13,674.43 = 5,433 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,909.06/13,674.43 = 5,433/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,909.06x = 13,674.43 × 5,433
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,909.06x = 74,293,178.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,293,178.19/9,909.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,497.50

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