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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,934.92, 13,710.96 and 5,956.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,934.92, 13,710.96 and 5,956.20 is: 8,220.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,934.92 : 13,710.96 = 5,956.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,934.92/13,710.96 = 5,956.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,934.92x = 13,710.96 × 5,956.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,934.92x = 81,665,219.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,665,219.95/9,934.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,220.02

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