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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,921.99, 13,692.12 and 6,385.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,921.99, 13,692.12 and 6,385.20 is: 8,811.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,921.99 : 13,692.12 = 6,385.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,921.99/13,692.12 = 6,385.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,921.99x = 13,692.12 × 6,385.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,921.99x = 87,426,924.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,426,924.62/9,921.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,811.43

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