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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,936.15, 13,707.05 and 5,955.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,936.15, 13,707.05 and 5,955.81 is: 8,216.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,936.15 : 13,707.05 = 5,955.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,936.15/13,707.05 = 5,955.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,936.15x = 13,707.05 × 5,955.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,936.15x = 81,636,555.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,636,555.68/9,936.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,216.12

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