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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,983.59, 13,777.16 and 5,734.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,983.59, 13,777.16 and 5,734.67 is: 7,913.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,983.59 : 13,777.16 = 5,734.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,983.59/13,777.16 = 5,734.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,983.59x = 13,777.16 × 5,734.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,983.59x = 79,007,368.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,007,368.58/9,983.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,913.73

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