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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,701.16, 13,390.02 and 5,973

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,701.16, 13,390.02 and 5,973 is: 8,244.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,701.16 : 13,390.02 = 5,973 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,701.16/13,390.02 = 5,973/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,701.16x = 13,390.02 × 5,973
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,701.16x = 79,978,589.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,978,589.46/9,701.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,244.23

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