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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,705.15, 13,394.61 and 5,930.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,705.15, 13,394.61 and 5,930.55 is: 8,185.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,705.15 : 13,394.61 = 5,930.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,705.15/13,394.61 = 5,930.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,705.15x = 13,394.61 × 5,930.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,705.15x = 79,437,404.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,437,404.34/9,705.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,185.08

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