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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,938.34, 13,711.91 and 5,958.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,938.34, 13,711.91 and 5,958.00 is: 8,220.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,938.34 : 13,711.91 = 5,958.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,938.34/13,711.91 = 5,958.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,938.34x = 13,711.91 × 5,958.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,938.34x = 81,695,461.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,695,461.43/9,938.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,220.24

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