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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,731.63, 13,430.67 and 5,957.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,731.63, 13,430.67 and 5,957.32 is: 8,221.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,731.63 : 13,430.67 = 5,957.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,731.63/13,430.67 = 5,957.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,731.63x = 13,430.67 × 5,957.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,731.63x = 80,010,799.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,010,799.00/9,731.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,221.73

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