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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,711.49, 13,402.56 and 5,935.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,711.49, 13,402.56 and 5,935.37 is: 8,191.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,711.49 : 13,402.56 = 5,935.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,711.49/13,402.56 = 5,935.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,711.49x = 13,402.56 × 5,935.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,711.49x = 79,549,152.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,549,152.55/9,711.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,191.24

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