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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,963, 13,748.94 and 5,773.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,963, 13,748.94 and 5,773.68 is: 7,967.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,963 : 13,748.94 = 5,773.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,963/13,748.94 = 5,773.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,963x = 13,748.94 × 5,773.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,963x = 79,381,979.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,381,979.90/9,963
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,967.68

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