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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,920.94, 13,691 and 5,444.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,920.94, 13,691 and 5,444.98 is: 7,514.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,920.94 : 13,691 = 5,444.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,920.94/13,691 = 5,444.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,920.94x = 13,691 × 5,444.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,920.94x = 74,547,221.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,547,221.18/9,920.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,514.13

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