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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,925.92, 13,697.32 and 5,949.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,925.92, 13,697.32 and 5,949.24 is: 8,209.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,925.92 : 13,697.32 = 5,949.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,925.92/13,697.32 = 5,949.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,925.92x = 13,697.32 × 5,949.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,925.92x = 81,488,644.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,488,644.04/9,925.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,209.68

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