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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,926.90, 13,698.11 and 5,947.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,926.90, 13,698.11 and 5,947.91 is: 8,207.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,926.90 : 13,698.11 = 5,947.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,926.90/13,698.11 = 5,947.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,926.90x = 13,698.11 × 5,947.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,926.90x = 81,475,174.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,475,174.57/9,926.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,207.51

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