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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,973.59, 13,763.31 and 5,497.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,973.59, 13,763.31 and 5,497.24 is: 7,586.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,973.59 : 13,763.31 = 5,497.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,973.59/13,763.31 = 5,497.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,973.59x = 13,763.31 × 5,497.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,973.59x = 75,660,189.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,660,189.05/9,973.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,586.06

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