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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,937.30, 13,707.39 and 5,901.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,937.30, 13,707.39 and 5,901.39 is: 8,140.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,937.30 : 13,707.39 = 5,901.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,937.30/13,707.39 = 5,901.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,937.30x = 13,707.39 × 5,901.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,937.30x = 80,892,654.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,892,654.27/9,937.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,140.31

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