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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,920.81, 13,690.49 and 5,444.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,920.81, 13,690.49 and 5,444.55 is: 7,513.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,920.81 : 13,690.49 = 5,444.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,920.81/13,690.49 = 5,444.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,920.81x = 13,690.49 × 5,444.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,920.81x = 74,538,530.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,538,530.11/9,920.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,513.35

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