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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,932.58, 13,706.28 and 5,951.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,932.58, 13,706.28 and 5,951.70 is: 8,212.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,932.58 : 13,706.28 = 5,951.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,932.58/13,706.28 = 5,951.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,932.58x = 13,706.28 × 5,951.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,932.58x = 81,575,666.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,575,666.68/9,932.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,212.94

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