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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,951.43, 13,732.58 and 5,863.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,951.43, 13,732.58 and 5,863.19 is: 8,090.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,951.43 : 13,732.58 = 5,863.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,951.43/13,732.58 = 5,863.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,951.43x = 13,732.58 × 5,863.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,951.43x = 80,516,730.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,516,730.75/9,951.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,090.97

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