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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,729.78, 13,424.63 and 5,951.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,729.78, 13,424.63 and 5,951.57 is: 8,211.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,729.78 : 13,424.63 = 5,951.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,729.78/13,424.63 = 5,951.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,729.78x = 13,424.63 × 5,951.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,729.78x = 79,897,528.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,897,528.29/9,729.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,211.65

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