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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,755.40, 13,469.67 and 5,983.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,755.40, 13,469.67 and 5,983.77 is: 8,262.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,755.40 : 13,469.67 = 5,983.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,755.40/13,469.67 = 5,983.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,755.40x = 13,469.67 × 5,983.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,755.40x = 80,599,407.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,599,407.26/9,755.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,262.03

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