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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,790.84, 13,514.21 and 5,963.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,790.84, 13,514.21 and 5,963.86 is: 8,231.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,790.84 : 13,514.21 = 5,963.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,790.84/13,514.21 = 5,963.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,790.84x = 13,514.21 × 5,963.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,790.84x = 80,596,856.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,596,856.45/9,790.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,231.86

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