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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,930.44, 13,701.78 and 5,950.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,930.44, 13,701.78 and 5,950.88 is: 8,210.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,930.44 : 13,701.78 = 5,950.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,930.44/13,701.78 = 5,950.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,930.44x = 13,701.78 × 5,950.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,930.44x = 81,537,648.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,537,648.57/9,930.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,210.88

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