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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,975.20, 13,761.36 and 5,994

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,975.20, 13,761.36 and 5,994 is: 8,269.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,975.20 : 13,761.36 = 5,994 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,975.20/13,761.36 = 5,994/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,975.20x = 13,761.36 × 5,994
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,975.20x = 82,485,591.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,485,591.84/9,975.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,269.07

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