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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,944.83, 13,724.27 and 5,964.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,944.83, 13,724.27 and 5,964.49 is: 8,231.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,944.83 : 13,724.27 = 5,964.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,944.83/13,724.27 = 5,964.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,944.83x = 13,724.27 × 5,964.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,944.83x = 81,858,271.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,858,271.17/9,944.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,231.24

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