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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,952.96, 13,734.48 and 5,976.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,952.96, 13,734.48 and 5,976.28 is: 8,246.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,952.96 : 13,734.48 = 5,976.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,952.96/13,734.48 = 5,976.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,952.96x = 13,734.48 × 5,976.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,952.96x = 82,081,098.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,081,098.13/9,952.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,246.90

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