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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,774.28, 14,662.14 and 5,393.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,774.28, 14,662.14 and 5,393.80 is: 8,091.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,774.28 : 14,662.14 = 5,393.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,774.28/14,662.14 = 5,393.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,774.28x = 14,662.14 × 5,393.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,774.28x = 79,084,650.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,084,650.73/9,774.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,091.10

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