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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,934.58, 13,709.04 and 5,953.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,934.58, 13,709.04 and 5,953.70 is: 8,215.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,934.58 : 13,709.04 = 5,953.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,934.58/13,709.04 = 5,953.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,934.58x = 13,709.04 × 5,953.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,934.58x = 81,619,511.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,619,511.45/9,934.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,215.70

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