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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,929.28, 13,701.99 and 5,952.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,929.28, 13,701.99 and 5,952.59 is: 8,214.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,929.28 : 13,701.99 = 5,952.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,929.28/13,701.99 = 5,952.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,929.28x = 13,701.99 × 5,952.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,929.28x = 81,562,283.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,562,283.62/9,929.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,214.32

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