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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,921.45, 13,691.82 and 5,445.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,921.45, 13,691.82 and 5,445.19 is: 7,514.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,921.45 : 13,691.82 = 5,445.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,921.45/13,691.82 = 5,445.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,921.45x = 13,691.82 × 5,445.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,921.45x = 74,554,561.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,554,561.35/9,921.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,514.48

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