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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,909.56, 13,675.08 and 5,717.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,909.56, 13,675.08 and 5,717.72 is: 7,890.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,909.56 : 13,675.08 = 5,717.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,909.56/13,675.08 = 5,717.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,909.56x = 13,675.08 × 5,717.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,909.56x = 78,190,278.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,190,278.42/9,909.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,890.39

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