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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,921.81, 13,691.86 and 5,445.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,921.81, 13,691.86 and 5,445.55 is: 7,514.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,921.81 : 13,691.86 = 5,445.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,921.81/13,691.86 = 5,445.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,921.81x = 13,691.86 × 5,445.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,921.81x = 74,559,708.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,559,708.22/9,921.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,514.73

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