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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,908.84, 13,672.86 and 5,929.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,908.84, 13,672.86 and 5,929.04 is: 8,181.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,908.84 : 13,672.86 = 5,929.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,908.84/13,672.86 = 5,929.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,908.84x = 13,672.86 × 5,929.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,908.84x = 81,066,933.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,066,933.85/9,908.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,181.27

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