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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,966.08, 13,753.32 and 5,773.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,966.08, 13,753.32 and 5,773.52 is: 7,967.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,966.08 : 13,753.32 = 5,773.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,966.08/13,753.32 = 5,773.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,966.08x = 13,753.32 × 5,773.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,966.08x = 79,405,068.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,405,068.09/9,966.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,967.53

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