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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,763.95, 14,624.05 and 5,860.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,763.95, 14,624.05 and 5,860.29 is: 8,777.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,763.95 : 14,624.05 = 5,860.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,763.95/14,624.05 = 5,860.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,763.95x = 14,624.05 × 5,860.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,763.95x = 85,701,173.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,701,173.97/9,763.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,777.31

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