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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,967.56, 13,755.12 and 5,775.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,967.56, 13,755.12 and 5,775.72 is: 7,970.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,967.56 : 13,755.12 = 5,775.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,967.56/13,755.12 = 5,775.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,967.56x = 13,755.12 × 5,775.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,967.56x = 79,445,721.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,445,721.69/9,967.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,970.43

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