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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,741.18, 13,445.16 and 5,967.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,741.18, 13,445.16 and 5,967.51 is: 8,236.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,741.18 : 13,445.16 = 5,967.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,741.18/13,445.16 = 5,967.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,741.18x = 13,445.16 × 5,967.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,741.18x = 80,234,126.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,234,126.75/9,741.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,236.59

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