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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,933.95, 13,711.61 and 5,687.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,933.95, 13,711.61 and 5,687.39 is: 7,850.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,933.95 : 13,711.61 = 5,687.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,933.95/13,711.61 = 5,687.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,933.95x = 13,711.61 × 5,687.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,933.95x = 77,983,273.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,983,273.60/9,933.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,850.18

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