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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,926.96, 13,698.18 and 5,947.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,926.96, 13,698.18 and 5,947.97 is: 8,207.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,926.96 : 13,698.18 = 5,947.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,926.96/13,698.18 = 5,947.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,926.96x = 13,698.18 × 5,947.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,926.96x = 81,476,295.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,476,295.20/9,926.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,207.58

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