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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,753.94, 13,454.96 and 5,978.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,753.94, 13,454.96 and 5,978.93 is: 8,247.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,753.94 : 13,454.96 = 5,978.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,753.94/13,454.96 = 5,978.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,753.94x = 13,454.96 × 5,978.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,753.94x = 80,446,312.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,446,312.58/9,753.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,247.57

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