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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,929.33, 13,702.72 and 5,392.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,929.33, 13,702.72 and 5,392.21 is: 7,441.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,929.33 : 13,702.72 = 5,392.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,929.33/13,702.72 = 5,392.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,929.33x = 13,702.72 × 5,392.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,929.33x = 73,887,861.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,887,861.82/9,929.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,441.37

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