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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,971.24, 13,757.20 and 5,936.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,971.24, 13,757.20 and 5,936.22 is: 8,190.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,971.24 : 13,757.20 = 5,936.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,971.24/13,757.20 = 5,936.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,971.24x = 13,757.20 × 5,936.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,971.24x = 81,665,750.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,665,750.94/9,971.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,190.13

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