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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,974.40, 13,759.04 and 6,241.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,974.40, 13,759.04 and 6,241.92 is: 8,610.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,974.40 : 13,759.04 = 6,241.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,974.40/13,759.04 = 6,241.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,974.40x = 13,759.04 × 6,241.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,974.40x = 85,882,826.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,882,826.96/9,974.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,610.33

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