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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,951.33, 13,733.24 and 5,970.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,951.33, 13,733.24 and 5,970.99 is: 8,240.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,951.33 : 13,733.24 = 5,970.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,951.33/13,733.24 = 5,970.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,951.33x = 13,733.24 × 5,970.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,951.33x = 82,001,008.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,001,008.85/9,951.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,240.21

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