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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,751.39, 14,630.75 and 5,804.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,751.39, 14,630.75 and 5,804.92 is: 8,709.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,751.39 : 14,630.75 = 5,804.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,751.39/14,630.75 = 5,804.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,751.39x = 14,630.75 × 5,804.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,751.39x = 84,930,333.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,930,333.29/9,751.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,709.56

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