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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,974.85, 13,763.44 and 5,996.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,974.85, 13,763.44 and 5,996.03 is: 8,273.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,974.85 : 13,763.44 = 5,996.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,974.85/13,763.44 = 5,996.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,974.85x = 13,763.44 × 5,996.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,974.85x = 82,525,954.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,525,954.68/9,974.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,273.41

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