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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,974.22, 13,763.43 and 5,940.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,974.22, 13,763.43 and 5,940.25 is: 8,196.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,974.22 : 13,763.43 = 5,940.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,974.22/13,763.43 = 5,940.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,974.22x = 13,763.43 × 5,940.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,974.22x = 81,758,180.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,758,180.65/9,974.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,196.95

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