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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,964.28, 13,753.14 and 5,774.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,964.28, 13,753.14 and 5,774.96 is: 7,970.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,964.28 : 13,753.14 = 5,774.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,964.28/13,753.14 = 5,774.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,964.28x = 13,753.14 × 5,774.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,964.28x = 79,423,833.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,423,833.37/9,964.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,970.86

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