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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,569.84, 14,343.83 and 5,874.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,569.84, 14,343.83 and 5,874.72 is: 8,805.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,569.84 : 14,343.83 = 5,874.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,569.84/14,343.83 = 5,874.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,569.84x = 14,343.83 × 5,874.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,569.84x = 84,265,955.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,265,955.60/9,569.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,805.37

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