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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,950.81, 13,730.99 and 5,702.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,950.81, 13,730.99 and 5,702.99 is: 7,869.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,950.81 : 13,730.99 = 5,702.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,950.81/13,730.99 = 5,702.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,950.81x = 13,730.99 × 5,702.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,950.81x = 78,307,601.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,307,601.49/9,950.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,869.47

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