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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,960.95, 13,745.75 and 5,979.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,960.95, 13,745.75 and 5,979.71 is: 8,251.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,960.95 : 13,745.75 = 5,979.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,960.95/13,745.75 = 5,979.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,960.95x = 13,745.75 × 5,979.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,960.95x = 82,195,500.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,195,500.11/9,960.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,251.78

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