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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,959.58, 13,742.33 and 5,979.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,959.58, 13,742.33 and 5,979.24 is: 8,250.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,959.58 : 13,742.33 = 5,979.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,959.58/13,742.33 = 5,979.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,959.58x = 13,742.33 × 5,979.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,959.58x = 82,168,659.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,168,659.33/9,959.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,250.21

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