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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,830.62, 14,709.39 and 5,883.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,830.62, 14,709.39 and 5,883.85 is: 8,803.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,830.62 : 14,709.39 = 5,883.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,830.62/14,709.39 = 5,883.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,830.62x = 14,709.39 × 5,883.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,830.62x = 86,547,844.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,547,844.35/9,830.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,803.90

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