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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,933.24, 13,707.90 and 5,954.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,933.24, 13,707.90 and 5,954.52 is: 8,217.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,933.24 : 13,707.90 = 5,954.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,933.24/13,707.90 = 5,954.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,933.24x = 13,707.90 × 5,954.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,933.24x = 81,623,964.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,623,964.71/9,933.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,217.25

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