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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,954.92, 13,737.47 and 5,973.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,954.92, 13,737.47 and 5,973.68 is: 8,243.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,954.92 : 13,737.47 = 5,973.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,954.92/13,737.47 = 5,973.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,954.92x = 13,737.47 × 5,973.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,954.92x = 82,063,254.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,063,254.26/9,954.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,243.48

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