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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,733.83, 13,433.18 and 5,955.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,733.83, 13,433.18 and 5,955.81 is: 8,219.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,733.83 : 13,433.18 = 5,955.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,733.83/13,433.18 = 5,955.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,733.83x = 13,433.18 × 5,955.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,733.83x = 80,005,438.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,005,438.00/9,733.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,219.32

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