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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,732.45, 13,431.77 and 5,958.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,732.45, 13,431.77 and 5,958.11 is: 8,222.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,732.45 : 13,431.77 = 5,958.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,732.45/13,431.77 = 5,958.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,732.45x = 13,431.77 × 5,958.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,732.45x = 80,027,963.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,027,963.15/9,732.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,222.80

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