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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,626.97, 14,465.84 and 5,187.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,626.97, 14,465.84 and 5,187.94 is: 7,795.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,626.97 : 14,465.84 = 5,187.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,626.97/14,465.84 = 5,187.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,626.97x = 14,465.84 × 5,187.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,626.97x = 75,047,909.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,047,909.97/9,626.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,795.59

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