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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,563.81, 14,329.52 and 5,858.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,563.81, 14,329.52 and 5,858.30 is: 8,777.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,563.81 : 14,329.52 = 5,858.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,563.81/14,329.52 = 5,858.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,563.81x = 14,329.52 × 5,858.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,563.81x = 83,946,526.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,946,526.08/9,563.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,777.52

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