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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,744.24, 13,443.87 and 5,963.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,744.24, 13,443.87 and 5,963.47 is: 8,227.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,744.24 : 13,443.87 = 5,963.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,744.24/13,443.87 = 5,963.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,744.24x = 13,443.87 × 5,963.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,744.24x = 80,172,115.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,172,115.43/9,744.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,227.64

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