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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,927.16, 13,699.62 and 5,451.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,927.16, 13,699.62 and 5,451.32 is: 7,522.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,927.16 : 13,699.62 = 5,451.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,927.16/13,699.62 = 5,451.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,927.16x = 13,699.62 × 5,451.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,927.16x = 74,681,012.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,681,012.50/9,927.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,522.90

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