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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,807.35, 14,711.78 and 5,885.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,807.35, 14,711.78 and 5,885.33 is: 8,828.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,807.35 : 14,711.78 = 5,885.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,807.35/14,711.78 = 5,885.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,807.35x = 14,711.78 × 5,885.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,807.35x = 86,583,577.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,583,577.20/9,807.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,828.44

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