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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,758.50, 14,639.91 and 5,373.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,758.50, 14,639.91 and 5,373.70 is: 8,061.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,758.50 : 14,639.91 = 5,373.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,758.50/14,639.91 = 5,373.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,758.50x = 14,639.91 × 5,373.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,758.50x = 78,670,427.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,670,427.62/9,758.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,061.74

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