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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,683.16, 13,358.70 and 5,955

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,683.16, 13,358.70 and 5,955 is: 8,215.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,683.16 : 13,358.70 = 5,955 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,683.16/13,358.70 = 5,955/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,683.16x = 13,358.70 × 5,955
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,683.16x = 79,551,058.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,551,058.50/9,683.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,215.40

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