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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,716.62, 13,409.97 and 5,941.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,716.62, 13,409.97 and 5,941.99 is: 8,200.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,716.62 : 13,409.97 = 5,941.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,716.62/13,409.97 = 5,941.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,716.62x = 13,409.97 × 5,941.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,716.62x = 79,681,907.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,681,907.64/9,716.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,200.58

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