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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,946.53, 13,721.62 and 5,960.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,946.53, 13,721.62 and 5,960.73 is: 8,223.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,946.53 : 13,721.62 = 5,960.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,946.53/13,721.62 = 5,960.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,946.53x = 13,721.62 × 5,960.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,946.53x = 81,790,871.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,790,871.98/9,946.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,223.06

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