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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,821.77, 14,725.29 and 5,925.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,821.77, 14,725.29 and 5,925.26 is: 8,883.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,821.77 : 14,725.29 = 5,925.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,821.77/14,725.29 = 5,925.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,821.77x = 14,725.29 × 5,925.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,821.77x = 87,251,171.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,251,171.83/9,821.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,883.45

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