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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,969.84, 13,757.58 and 5,778.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,969.84, 13,757.58 and 5,778.36 is: 7,973.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,969.84 : 13,757.58 = 5,778.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,969.84/13,757.58 = 5,778.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,969.84x = 13,757.58 × 5,778.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,969.84x = 79,496,249.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,496,249.97/9,969.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,973.67

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