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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,975.42, 13,767.71 and 6,000.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,975.42, 13,767.71 and 6,000.55 is: 8,281.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,975.42 : 13,767.71 = 6,000.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,975.42/13,767.71 = 6,000.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,975.42x = 13,767.71 × 6,000.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,975.42x = 82,613,767.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,613,767.82/9,975.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,281.73

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