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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,771.84, 14,639.33 and 5,814.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,771.84, 14,639.33 and 5,814.79 is: 8,711.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,771.84 : 14,639.33 = 5,814.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,771.84/14,639.33 = 5,814.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,771.84x = 14,639.33 × 5,814.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,771.84x = 85,124,607.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,124,607.63/9,771.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,711.22

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