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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,969.52, 13,757.90 and 5,780.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,969.52, 13,757.90 and 5,780.20 is: 7,976.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,969.52 : 13,757.90 = 5,780.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,969.52/13,757.90 = 5,780.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,969.52x = 13,757.90 × 5,780.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,969.52x = 79,523,413.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,523,413.58/9,969.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,976.65

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