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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,927.36, 13,701.84 and 5,949.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,927.36, 13,701.84 and 5,949.28 is: 8,211.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,927.36 : 13,701.84 = 5,949.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,927.36/13,701.84 = 5,949.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,927.36x = 13,701.84 × 5,949.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,927.36x = 81,516,082.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,516,082.68/9,927.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,211.25

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