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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,765.97, 14,644.58 and 5,819.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,765.97, 14,644.58 and 5,819.09 is: 8,726.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,765.97 : 14,644.58 = 5,819.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,765.97/14,644.58 = 5,819.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,765.97x = 14,644.58 × 5,819.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,765.97x = 85,218,092.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,218,092.54/9,765.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,726.02

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