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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,956.93, 13,732.90 and 6,182.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,956.93, 13,732.90 and 6,182.33 is: 8,526.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,956.93 : 13,732.90 = 6,182.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,956.93/13,732.90 = 6,182.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,956.93x = 13,732.90 × 6,182.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,956.93x = 84,901,338.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,901,338.53/9,956.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,526.86

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