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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,925.97, 13,696.72 and 5,891.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,925.97, 13,696.72 and 5,891.36 is: 8,129.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,925.97 : 13,696.72 = 5,891.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,925.97/13,696.72 = 5,891.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,925.97x = 13,696.72 × 5,891.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,925.97x = 80,692,225.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,692,225.13/9,925.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,129.41

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