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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,753.74, 13,460.26 and 5,924.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,753.74, 13,460.26 and 5,924.27 is: 8,175.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,753.74 : 13,460.26 = 5,924.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,753.74/13,460.26 = 5,924.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,753.74x = 13,460.26 × 5,924.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,753.74x = 79,742,214.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,742,214.51/9,753.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,175.55

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