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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,930.58, 13,714.05 and 7,956.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,930.58, 13,714.05 and 7,956.34 is: 10,987.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,930.58 : 13,714.05 = 7,956.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,930.58/13,714.05 = 7,956.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,930.58x = 13,714.05 × 7,956.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,930.58x = 109,113,644.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,113,644.58/9,930.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,987.64

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