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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,976.84, 13,766.20 and 5,998.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,976.84, 13,766.20 and 5,998.02 is: 8,276.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,976.84 : 13,766.20 = 5,998.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,976.84/13,766.20 = 5,998.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,976.84x = 13,766.20 × 5,998.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,976.84x = 82,569,942.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,569,942.92/9,976.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,276.16

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