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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,733.78, 13,430.13 and 5,955.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,733.78, 13,430.13 and 5,955.58 is: 8,217.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,733.78 : 13,430.13 = 5,955.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,733.78/13,430.13 = 5,955.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,733.78x = 13,430.13 × 5,955.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,733.78x = 79,984,213.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,984,213.63/9,733.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,217.18

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