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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,955.29, 13,733.69 and 5,969.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,955.29, 13,733.69 and 5,969.48 is: 8,235.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,955.29 : 13,733.69 = 5,969.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,955.29/13,733.69 = 5,969.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,955.29x = 13,733.69 × 5,969.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,955.29x = 81,982,889.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,982,889.27/9,955.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,235.11

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