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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,925.88, 13,696.71 and 5,946.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,925.88, 13,696.71 and 5,946.89 is: 8,206.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,925.88 : 13,696.71 = 5,946.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,925.88/13,696.71 = 5,946.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,925.88x = 13,696.71 × 5,946.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,925.88x = 81,452,827.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,452,827.73/9,925.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,206.11

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