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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,746.47, 13,449.36 and 5,970.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,746.47, 13,449.36 and 5,970.79 is: 8,239.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,746.47 : 13,449.36 = 5,970.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,746.47/13,449.36 = 5,970.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,746.47x = 13,449.36 × 5,970.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,746.47x = 80,303,304.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,303,304.19/9,746.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,239.22

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