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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,674.76, 13,353.32 and 5,899.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,674.76, 13,353.32 and 5,899.16 is: 8,142.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,674.76 : 13,353.32 = 5,899.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,674.76/13,353.32 = 5,899.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,674.76x = 13,353.32 × 5,899.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,674.76x = 78,773,371.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,773,371.21/9,674.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,142.15

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