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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,932.79, 13,708.44 and 5,953.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,932.79, 13,708.44 and 5,953.77 is: 8,216.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,932.79 : 13,708.44 = 5,953.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,932.79/13,708.44 = 5,953.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,932.79x = 13,708.44 × 5,953.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,932.79x = 81,616,898.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,616,898.82/9,932.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,216.92

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