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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,699.55, 13,385.02 and 5,929.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,699.55, 13,385.02 and 5,929.03 is: 8,181.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,699.55 : 13,385.02 = 5,929.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,699.55/13,385.02 = 5,929.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,699.55x = 13,385.02 × 5,929.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,699.55x = 79,360,185.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,360,185.13/9,699.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,181.84

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