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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,920.90, 13,691.22 and 5,444.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,920.90, 13,691.22 and 5,444.84 is: 7,514.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,920.90 : 13,691.22 = 5,444.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,920.90/13,691.22 = 5,444.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,920.90x = 13,691.22 × 5,444.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,920.90x = 74,546,502.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,546,502.30/9,920.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,514.09

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