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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,786.65, 14,654.93 and 5,399.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,786.65, 14,654.93 and 5,399.24 is: 8,085.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,786.65 : 14,654.93 = 5,399.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,786.65/14,654.93 = 5,399.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,786.65x = 14,654.93 × 5,399.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,786.65x = 79,125,383.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,125,383.98/9,786.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,085.04

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