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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,764.04, 13,475.70 and 5,989.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,764.04, 13,475.70 and 5,989.44 is: 8,266.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,764.04 : 13,475.70 = 5,989.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,764.04/13,475.70 = 5,989.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,764.04x = 13,475.70 × 5,989.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,764.04x = 80,711,896.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,711,896.61/9,764.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,266.24

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