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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,934.24, 13,709.28 and 5,955.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,934.24, 13,709.28 and 5,955.52 is: 8,218.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,934.24 : 13,709.28 = 5,955.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,934.24/13,709.28 = 5,955.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,934.24x = 13,709.28 × 5,955.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,934.24x = 81,645,891.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,645,891.23/9,934.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,218.63

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