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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,499.65, 13,108.12 and 5,964

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,499.65, 13,108.12 and 5,964 is: 8,229.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,499.65 : 13,108.12 = 5,964 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,499.65/13,108.12 = 5,964/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,499.65x = 13,108.12 × 5,964
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,499.65x = 78,176,827.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,176,827.68/9,499.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,229.44

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