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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,921.26, 13,691.84 and 5,444.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,921.26, 13,691.84 and 5,444.97 is: 7,514.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,921.26 : 13,691.84 = 5,444.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,921.26/13,691.84 = 5,444.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,921.26x = 13,691.84 × 5,444.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,921.26x = 74,551,656.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,551,656.49/9,921.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,514.33

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