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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,951.24, 13,731.66 and 5,972.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,951.24, 13,731.66 and 5,972.52 is: 8,241.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,951.24 : 13,731.66 = 5,972.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,951.24/13,731.66 = 5,972.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,951.24x = 13,731.66 × 5,972.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,951.24x = 82,012,613.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,012,613.98/9,951.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,241.45

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