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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,909.74, 13,675.01 and 5,933.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,909.74, 13,675.01 and 5,933.05 is: 8,187.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,909.74 : 13,675.01 = 5,933.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,909.74/13,675.01 = 5,933.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,909.74x = 13,675.01 × 5,933.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,909.74x = 81,134,454.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,134,454.23/9,909.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,187.34

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