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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,960.88, 13,744.74 and 5,982.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,960.88, 13,744.74 and 5,982.70 is: 8,255.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,960.88 : 13,744.74 = 5,982.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,960.88/13,744.74 = 5,982.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,960.88x = 13,744.74 × 5,982.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,960.88x = 82,230,656.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,230,656.00/9,960.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,255.36

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