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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,931.84, 13,706.20 and 5,624.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,931.84, 13,706.20 and 5,624.59 is: 7,762.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,931.84 : 13,706.20 = 5,624.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,931.84/13,706.20 = 5,624.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,931.84x = 13,706.20 × 5,624.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,931.84x = 77,091,658.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,091,658.80/9,931.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,762.08

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