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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,926.55, 13,696.70 and 5,946.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,926.55, 13,696.70 and 5,946.21 is: 8,204.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,926.55 : 13,696.70 = 5,946.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,926.55/13,696.70 = 5,946.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,926.55x = 13,696.70 × 5,946.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,926.55x = 81,443,424.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,443,424.78/9,926.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,204.61

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