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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,929.58, 13,712.67 and 7,955.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,929.58, 13,712.67 and 7,955.34 is: 10,986.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,929.58 : 13,712.67 = 7,955.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,929.58/13,712.67 = 7,955.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,929.58x = 13,712.67 × 7,955.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,929.58x = 109,088,952.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,088,952.16/9,929.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,986.26

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