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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,920.84, 13,686.04 and 5,941.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,920.84, 13,686.04 and 5,941.20 is: 8,196.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,920.84 : 13,686.04 = 5,941.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,920.84/13,686.04 = 5,941.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,920.84x = 13,686.04 × 5,941.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,920.84x = 81,311,500.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,311,500.85/9,920.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,196.03

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