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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,948.52, 13,723.62 and 5,967.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,948.52, 13,723.62 and 5,967.04 is: 8,231.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,948.52 : 13,723.62 = 5,967.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,948.52/13,723.62 = 5,967.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,948.52x = 13,723.62 × 5,967.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,948.52x = 81,889,389.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,889,389.48/9,948.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,231.31

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