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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,921.42, 13,691.54 and 5,445.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,921.42, 13,691.54 and 5,445.18 is: 7,514.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,921.42 : 13,691.54 = 5,445.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,921.42/13,691.54 = 5,445.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,921.42x = 13,691.54 × 5,445.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,921.42x = 74,552,879.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,552,879.16/9,921.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,514.34

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