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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,920.73, 13,689.87 and 5,443.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,920.73, 13,689.87 and 5,443.77 is: 7,512.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,920.73 : 13,689.87 = 5,443.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,920.73/13,689.87 = 5,443.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,920.73x = 13,689.87 × 5,443.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,920.73x = 74,524,503.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,524,503.61/9,920.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,512.00

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