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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,932.60, 13,708.17 and 5,955.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,932.60, 13,708.17 and 5,955.91 is: 8,219.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,932.60 : 13,708.17 = 5,955.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,932.60/13,708.17 = 5,955.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,932.60x = 13,708.17 × 5,955.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,932.60x = 81,644,592.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,644,592.51/9,932.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,219.86

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