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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,935.84, 13,707.54 and 5,957.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,935.84, 13,707.54 and 5,957.34 is: 8,218.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,935.84 : 13,707.54 = 5,957.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,935.84/13,707.54 = 5,957.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,935.84x = 13,707.54 × 5,957.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,935.84x = 81,660,476.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,660,476.34/9,935.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,218.78

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