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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,921.61, 13,691.38 and 5,445.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,921.61, 13,691.38 and 5,445.37 is: 7,514.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,921.61 : 13,691.38 = 5,445.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,921.61/13,691.38 = 5,445.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,921.61x = 13,691.38 × 5,445.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,921.61x = 74,554,546.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,554,546.19/9,921.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,514.36

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