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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,738.06, 13,437.77 and 5,959.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,738.06, 13,437.77 and 5,959.67 is: 8,223.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,738.06 : 13,437.77 = 5,959.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,738.06/13,437.77 = 5,959.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,738.06x = 13,437.77 × 5,959.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,738.06x = 80,084,577.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,084,577.75/9,738.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,223.87

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