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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,916.83, 13,680.51 and 5,937.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,916.83, 13,680.51 and 5,937.18 is: 8,190.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,916.83 : 13,680.51 = 5,937.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,916.83/13,680.51 = 5,937.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,916.83x = 13,680.51 × 5,937.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,916.83x = 81,223,650.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,223,650.36/9,916.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,190.49

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