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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,943.83, 13,722.89 and 5,963.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,943.83, 13,722.89 and 5,963.49 is: 8,229.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,943.83 : 13,722.89 = 5,963.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,943.83/13,722.89 = 5,963.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,943.83x = 13,722.89 × 5,963.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,943.83x = 81,836,287.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,836,287.47/9,943.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,229.86

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