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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,941.72, 13,713.90 and 6,163.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,941.72, 13,713.90 and 6,163.16 is: 8,501.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,941.72 : 13,713.90 = 6,163.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,941.72/13,713.90 = 6,163.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,941.72x = 13,713.90 × 6,163.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,941.72x = 84,520,959.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,520,959.92/9,941.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,501.64

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