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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,929.84, 13,699.26 and 5,951.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,929.84, 13,699.26 and 5,951.34 is: 8,210.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,929.84 : 13,699.26 = 5,951.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,929.84/13,699.26 = 5,951.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,929.84x = 13,699.26 × 5,951.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,929.84x = 81,528,954.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,528,954.01/9,929.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,210.50

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