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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,706.62, 13,395.63 and 5,929.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,706.62, 13,395.63 and 5,929.18 is: 8,182.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,706.62 : 13,395.63 = 5,929.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,706.62/13,395.63 = 5,929.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,706.62x = 13,395.63 × 5,929.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,706.62x = 79,425,101.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,425,101.48/9,706.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,182.57

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