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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,935.82, 13,712.58 and 5,956.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,935.82, 13,712.58 and 5,956.74 is: 8,220.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,935.82 : 13,712.58 = 5,956.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,935.82/13,712.58 = 5,956.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,935.82x = 13,712.58 × 5,956.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,935.82x = 81,682,273.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,682,273.79/9,935.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,220.99

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