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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,749.70, 14,625.63 and 5,878.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,749.70, 14,625.63 and 5,878.71 is: 8,818.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,749.70 : 14,625.63 = 5,878.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,749.70/14,625.63 = 5,878.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,749.70x = 14,625.63 × 5,878.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,749.70x = 85,979,837.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,979,837.34/9,749.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,818.72

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