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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,955.08, 13,736.12 and 5,974.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,955.08, 13,736.12 and 5,974.74 is: 8,244.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,955.08 : 13,736.12 = 5,974.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,955.08/13,736.12 = 5,974.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,955.08x = 13,736.12 × 5,974.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,955.08x = 82,069,715.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,069,715.74/9,955.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,244.00

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