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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,934.94, 13,710.96 and 6,158.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,934.94, 13,710.96 and 6,158.84 is: 8,499.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,934.94 : 13,710.96 = 6,158.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,934.94/13,710.96 = 6,158.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,934.94x = 13,710.96 × 6,158.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,934.94x = 84,443,608.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,443,608.89/9,934.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,499.66

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