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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,530.82, 14,296.64 and 5,830.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,530.82, 14,296.64 and 5,830.74 is: 8,746.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,530.82 : 14,296.64 = 5,830.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,530.82/14,296.64 = 5,830.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,530.82x = 14,296.64 × 5,830.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,530.82x = 83,359,961.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,359,961.56/9,530.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,746.36

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