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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,743.70, 14,615.55 and 5,855.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,743.70, 14,615.55 and 5,855.70 is: 8,783.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,743.70 : 14,615.55 = 5,855.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,743.70/14,615.55 = 5,855.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,743.70x = 14,615.55 × 5,855.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,743.70x = 85,584,276.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,584,276.14/9,743.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,783.55

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