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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,964.63, 13,751.18 and 5,775.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,964.63, 13,751.18 and 5,775.31 is: 7,969.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,964.63 : 13,751.18 = 5,775.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,964.63/13,751.18 = 5,775.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,964.63x = 13,751.18 × 5,775.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,964.63x = 79,417,273.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,417,273.05/9,964.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,969.92

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