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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,966.28, 13,755.90 and 5,776.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,966.28, 13,755.90 and 5,776.96 is: 7,973.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,966.28 : 13,755.90 = 5,776.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,966.28/13,755.90 = 5,776.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,966.28x = 13,755.90 × 5,776.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,966.28x = 79,467,284.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,467,284.06/9,966.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,973.62

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