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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,819.38, 14,731.97 and 5,662.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,819.38, 14,731.97 and 5,662.37 is: 8,495.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,819.38 : 14,731.97 = 5,662.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,819.38/14,731.97 = 5,662.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,819.38x = 14,731.97 × 5,662.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,819.38x = 83,417,763.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,417,763.00/9,819.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,495.22

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