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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,829.63, 14,734.86 and 5,437.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,829.63, 14,734.86 and 5,437.90 is: 8,151.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,829.63 : 14,734.86 = 5,437.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,829.63/14,734.86 = 5,437.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,829.63x = 14,734.86 × 5,437.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,829.63x = 80,126,695.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,126,695.19/9,829.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,151.55

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