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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,926.04, 13,696.92 and 5,947.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,926.04, 13,696.92 and 5,947.05 is: 8,206.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,926.04 : 13,696.92 = 5,947.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,926.04/13,696.92 = 5,947.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,926.04x = 13,696.92 × 5,947.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,926.04x = 81,456,268.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,456,268.09/9,926.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,206.32

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