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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,919.77, 13,690.15 and 5,444.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,919.77, 13,690.15 and 5,444.39 is: 7,513.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,919.77 : 13,690.15 = 5,444.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,919.77/13,690.15 = 5,444.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,919.77x = 13,690.15 × 5,444.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,919.77x = 74,534,515.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,534,515.76/9,919.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,513.73

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