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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,910.23, 13,671.50 and 5,930.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,910.23, 13,671.50 and 5,930.97 is: 8,181.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,910.23 : 13,671.50 = 5,930.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,910.23/13,671.50 = 5,930.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,910.23x = 13,671.50 × 5,930.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,910.23x = 81,085,226.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,085,226.70/9,910.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,181.97

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