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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,704.61, 13,393.80 and 5,929.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,704.61, 13,393.80 and 5,929.95 is: 8,184.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,704.61 : 13,393.80 = 5,929.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,704.61/13,393.80 = 5,929.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,704.61x = 13,393.80 × 5,929.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,704.61x = 79,424,564.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,424,564.31/9,704.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,184.21

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