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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,934.08, 13,708.35 and 5,953.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,934.08, 13,708.35 and 5,953.20 is: 8,215.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,934.08 : 13,708.35 = 5,953.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,934.08/13,708.35 = 5,953.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,934.08x = 13,708.35 × 5,953.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,934.08x = 81,608,549.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,608,549.22/9,934.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,215.01

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