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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,925.95, 13,697.96 and 5,449.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,925.95, 13,697.96 and 5,449.89 is: 7,520.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,925.95 : 13,697.96 = 5,449.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,925.95/13,697.96 = 5,449.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,925.95x = 13,697.96 × 5,449.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,925.95x = 74,652,347.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,652,347.97/9,925.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,520.93

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