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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,778.89, 14,661.05 and 5,882.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,778.89, 14,661.05 and 5,882.39 is: 8,819.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,778.89 : 14,661.05 = 5,882.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,778.89/14,661.05 = 5,882.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,778.89x = 14,661.05 × 5,882.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,778.89x = 86,241,911.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,241,911.19/9,778.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,819.19

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