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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,937.61, 13,710.92 and 5,957.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,937.61, 13,710.92 and 5,957.27 is: 8,219.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,937.61 : 13,710.92 = 5,957.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,937.61/13,710.92 = 5,957.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,937.61x = 13,710.92 × 5,957.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,937.61x = 81,679,656.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,679,656.88/9,937.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,219.24

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