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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,953.13, 13,729.61 and 6,220.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,953.13, 13,729.61 and 6,220.65 is: 8,580.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,953.13 : 13,729.61 = 6,220.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,953.13/13,729.61 = 6,220.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,953.13x = 13,729.61 × 6,220.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,953.13x = 85,407,067.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,407,067.34/9,953.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,580.93

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