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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,754.56, 13,460.40 and 5,976

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,754.56, 13,460.40 and 5,976 is: 8,246.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,754.56 : 13,460.40 = 5,976 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,754.56/13,460.40 = 5,976/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,754.56x = 13,460.40 × 5,976
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,754.56x = 80,439,350.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,439,350.40/9,754.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,246.33

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