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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,927.95, 13,699.54 and 5,948.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,927.95, 13,699.54 and 5,948.96 is: 8,208.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,927.95 : 13,699.54 = 5,948.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,927.95/13,699.54 = 5,948.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,927.95x = 13,699.54 × 5,948.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,927.95x = 81,498,015.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,498,015.48/9,927.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,208.95

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