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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,723.16, 13,417.50 and 5,996.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,723.16, 13,417.50 and 5,996.44 is: 8,274.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,723.16 : 13,417.50 = 5,996.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,723.16/13,417.50 = 5,996.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,723.16x = 13,417.50 × 5,996.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,723.16x = 80,457,233.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,457,233.70/9,723.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,274.80

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