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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,976.14, 13,767.26 and 5,996.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,976.14, 13,767.26 and 5,996.48 is: 8,275.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,976.14 : 13,767.26 = 5,996.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,976.14/13,767.26 = 5,996.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,976.14x = 13,767.26 × 5,996.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,976.14x = 82,555,000.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,555,000.43/9,976.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,275.24

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