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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,740.74, 13,441.26 and 5,964.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,740.74, 13,441.26 and 5,964.98 is: 8,231.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,740.74 : 13,441.26 = 5,964.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,740.74/13,441.26 = 5,964.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,740.74x = 13,441.26 × 5,964.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,740.74x = 80,176,847.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,176,847.07/9,740.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,231.08

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