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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,753.40, 14,630.10 and 5,855.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,753.40, 14,630.10 and 5,855.80 is: 8,783.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,753.40 : 14,630.10 = 5,855.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,753.40/14,630.10 = 5,855.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,753.40x = 14,630.10 × 5,855.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,753.40x = 85,670,939.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,670,939.58/9,753.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,783.70

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