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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,973.84, 13,765.08 and 5,782.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,973.84, 13,765.08 and 5,782.24 is: 7,980.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,973.84 : 13,765.08 = 5,782.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,973.84/13,765.08 = 5,782.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,973.84x = 13,765.08 × 5,782.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,973.84x = 79,592,996.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,592,996.18/9,973.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,980.18

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