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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,744.55, 13,444.30 and 5,963.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,744.55, 13,444.30 and 5,963.78 is: 8,228.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,744.55 : 13,444.30 = 5,963.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,744.55/13,444.30 = 5,963.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,744.55x = 13,444.30 × 5,963.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,744.55x = 80,178,847.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,178,847.45/9,744.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,228.07

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