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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,749.69, 13,454.68 and 5,920.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,749.69, 13,454.68 and 5,920.23 is: 8,169.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,749.69 : 13,454.68 = 5,920.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,749.69/13,454.68 = 5,920.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,749.69x = 13,454.68 × 5,920.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,749.69x = 79,654,785.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,654,785.38/9,749.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,169.99

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