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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,995.32, 13,795.16 and 5,962.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,995.32, 13,795.16 and 5,962.66 is: 8,229.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,995.32 : 13,795.16 = 5,962.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,995.32/13,795.16 = 5,962.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,995.32x = 13,795.16 × 5,962.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,995.32x = 82,255,848.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,255,848.73/9,995.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,229.44

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