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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,941.62, 13,716.42 and 5,961.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,941.62, 13,716.42 and 5,961.28 is: 8,224.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,941.62 : 13,716.42 = 5,961.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,941.62/13,716.42 = 5,961.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,941.62x = 13,716.42 × 5,961.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,941.62x = 81,767,420.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,767,420.22/9,941.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,224.76

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