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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,937.08, 13,711.28 and 5,956.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,937.08, 13,711.28 and 5,956.74 is: 8,219.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,937.08 : 13,711.28 = 5,956.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,937.08/13,711.28 = 5,956.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,937.08x = 13,711.28 × 5,956.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,937.08x = 81,674,500.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,674,500.24/9,937.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,219.17

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