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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,746.89, 13,450.53 and 5,969.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,746.89, 13,450.53 and 5,969.46 is: 8,237.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,746.89 : 13,450.53 = 5,969.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,746.89/13,450.53 = 5,969.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,746.89x = 13,450.53 × 5,969.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,746.89x = 80,292,400.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,292,400.81/9,746.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,237.75

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