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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,934.85, 13,711.29 and 5,958.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,934.85, 13,711.29 and 5,958.15 is: 8,222.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,934.85 : 13,711.29 = 5,958.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,934.85/13,711.29 = 5,958.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,934.85x = 13,711.29 × 5,958.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,934.85x = 81,693,892.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,693,892.72/9,934.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,222.96

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