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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,929.41, 13,701.62 and 5,680.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,929.41, 13,701.62 and 5,680.55 is: 7,838.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,929.41 : 13,701.62 = 5,680.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,929.41/13,701.62 = 5,680.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,929.41x = 13,701.62 × 5,680.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,929.41x = 77,832,785.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,832,785.95/9,929.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,838.61

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