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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,934.34, 13,705.47 and 5,955.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,934.34, 13,705.47 and 5,955.84 is: 8,216.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,934.34 : 13,705.47 = 5,955.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,934.34/13,705.47 = 5,955.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,934.34x = 13,705.47 × 5,955.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,934.34x = 81,627,586.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,627,586.44/9,934.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,216.71

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