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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,932.94, 13,708.19 and 6,156.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,932.94, 13,708.19 and 6,156.85 is: 8,496.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,932.94 : 13,708.19 = 6,156.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,932.94/13,708.19 = 6,156.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,932.94x = 13,708.19 × 6,156.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,932.94x = 84,399,250.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,399,250.72/9,932.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,496.91

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