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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,973.88, 13,760.56 and 6,195.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,973.88, 13,760.56 and 6,195.72 is: 8,547.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,973.88 : 13,760.56 = 6,195.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,973.88/13,760.56 = 6,195.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,973.88x = 13,760.56 × 6,195.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,973.88x = 85,256,576.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,256,576.80/9,973.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,547.99

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