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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,929.62, 13,703.24 and 5,949.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,929.62, 13,703.24 and 5,949.96 is: 8,211.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,929.62 : 13,703.24 = 5,949.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,929.62/13,703.24 = 5,949.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,929.62x = 13,703.24 × 5,949.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,929.62x = 81,533,770.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,533,770.44/9,929.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,211.17

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