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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,971.06, 13,753.97 and 5,935.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,971.06, 13,753.97 and 5,935.18 is: 8,186.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,971.06 : 13,753.97 = 5,935.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,971.06/13,753.97 = 5,935.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,971.06x = 13,753.97 × 5,935.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,971.06x = 81,632,268.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,632,268.12/9,971.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,186.92

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