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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,921.98, 13,691.90 and 5,445.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,921.98, 13,691.90 and 5,445.80 is: 7,514.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,921.98 : 13,691.90 = 5,445.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,921.98/13,691.90 = 5,445.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,921.98x = 13,691.90 × 5,445.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,921.98x = 74,563,356.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,563,356.02/9,921.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,514.97

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