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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,950.93, 13,734.24 and 5,704.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,950.93, 13,734.24 and 5,704.84 is: 7,873.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,950.93 : 13,734.24 = 5,704.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,950.93/13,734.24 = 5,704.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,950.93x = 13,734.24 × 5,704.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,950.93x = 78,351,641.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,351,641.72/9,950.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,873.80

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