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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,976.44, 13,769.28 and 5,998.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,976.44, 13,769.28 and 5,998.08 is: 8,278.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,976.44 : 13,769.28 = 5,998.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,976.44/13,769.28 = 5,998.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,976.44x = 13,769.28 × 5,998.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,976.44x = 82,589,242.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,589,242.98/9,976.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,278.43

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