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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,747.82, 13,450.89 and 5,971.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,747.82, 13,450.89 and 5,971.90 is: 8,240.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,747.82 : 13,450.89 = 5,971.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,747.82/13,450.89 = 5,971.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,747.82x = 13,450.89 × 5,971.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,747.82x = 80,327,369.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,327,369.99/9,747.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,240.55

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