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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,772.92, 13,483.49 and 5,994.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,772.92, 13,483.49 and 5,994.27 is: 8,270.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,772.92 : 13,483.49 = 5,994.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,772.92/13,483.49 = 5,994.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,772.92x = 13,483.49 × 5,994.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,772.92x = 80,823,649.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,823,649.63/9,772.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,270.16

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