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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,941.76, 13,713.90 and 5,960.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,941.76, 13,713.90 and 5,960.55 is: 8,222.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,941.76 : 13,713.90 = 5,960.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,941.76/13,713.90 = 5,960.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,941.76x = 13,713.90 × 5,960.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,941.76x = 81,742,386.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,742,386.65/9,941.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,222.12

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