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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,908.95, 13,673.94 and 5,927.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,908.95, 13,673.94 and 5,927.71 is: 8,179.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,908.95 : 13,673.94 = 5,927.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,908.95/13,673.94 = 5,927.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,908.95x = 13,673.94 × 5,927.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,908.95x = 81,055,150.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,055,150.88/9,908.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,179.99

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