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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,759.77, 13,467.04 and 5,929.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,759.77, 13,467.04 and 5,929.42 is: 8,181.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,759.77 : 13,467.04 = 5,929.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,759.77/13,467.04 = 5,929.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,759.77x = 13,467.04 × 5,929.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,759.77x = 79,851,687.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,851,687.83/9,759.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,181.72

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