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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,734.93, 14,583.93 and 5,777.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,734.93, 14,583.93 and 5,777.82 is: 8,655.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,734.93 : 14,583.93 = 5,777.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,734.93/14,583.93 = 5,777.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,734.93x = 14,583.93 × 5,777.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,734.93x = 84,263,322.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,263,322.43/9,734.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,655.77

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