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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,979.28, 13,774.05 and 5,894.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,979.28, 13,774.05 and 5,894.66 is: 8,136.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,979.28 : 13,774.05 = 5,894.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,979.28/13,774.05 = 5,894.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,979.28x = 13,774.05 × 5,894.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,979.28x = 81,193,272.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,193,272.70/9,979.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,136.19

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