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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,722.98, 13,418.72 and 5,948.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,722.98, 13,418.72 and 5,948.66 is: 8,209.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,722.98 : 13,418.72 = 5,948.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,722.98/13,418.72 = 5,948.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,722.98x = 13,418.72 × 5,948.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,722.98x = 79,823,402.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,823,402.92/9,722.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,209.77

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