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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,799.92, 14,663.13 and 5,836.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,799.92, 14,663.13 and 5,836.68 is: 8,733.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,799.92 : 14,663.13 = 5,836.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,799.92/14,663.13 = 5,836.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,799.92x = 14,663.13 × 5,836.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,799.92x = 85,583,997.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,583,997.61/9,799.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,733.13

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