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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,751.93, 13,458.69 and 5,977.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,751.93, 13,458.69 and 5,977.62 is: 8,249.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,751.93 : 13,458.69 = 5,977.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,751.93/13,458.69 = 5,977.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,751.93x = 13,458.69 × 5,977.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,751.93x = 80,450,934.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,450,934.52/9,751.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,249.75

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