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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,975.22, 13,764.81 and 5,941.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,975.22, 13,764.81 and 5,941.25 is: 8,198.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,975.22 : 13,764.81 = 5,941.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,975.22/13,764.81 = 5,941.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,975.22x = 13,764.81 × 5,941.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,975.22x = 81,780,177.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,780,177.41/9,975.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,198.33

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