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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,753.99, 13,460.61 and 5,924.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,753.99, 13,460.61 and 5,924.52 is: 8,175.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,753.99 : 13,460.61 = 5,924.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,753.99/13,460.61 = 5,924.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,753.99x = 13,460.61 × 5,924.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,753.99x = 79,747,653.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,747,653.16/9,753.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,175.90

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