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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,835.47, 14,761.67 and 5,158.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,835.47, 14,761.67 and 5,158.73 is: 7,742.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,835.47 : 14,761.67 = 5,158.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,835.47/14,761.67 = 5,158.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,835.47x = 14,761.67 × 5,158.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,835.47x = 76,151,480.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,151,480.99/9,835.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,742.54

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