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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,935.58, 13,710.42 and 5,954.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,935.58, 13,710.42 and 5,954.70 is: 8,217.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,935.58 : 13,710.42 = 5,954.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,935.58/13,710.42 = 5,954.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,935.58x = 13,710.42 × 5,954.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,935.58x = 81,641,437.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,641,437.97/9,935.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,217.08

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