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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,759.08, 13,467.67 and 5,929.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,759.08, 13,467.67 and 5,929.61 is: 8,182.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,759.08 : 13,467.67 = 5,929.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,759.08/13,467.67 = 5,929.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,759.08x = 13,467.67 × 5,929.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,759.08x = 79,857,948.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,857,948.55/9,759.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,182.94

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