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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,851.96, 14,770.12 and 5,687.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,851.96, 14,770.12 and 5,687.26 is: 8,526.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,851.96 : 14,770.12 = 5,687.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,851.96/14,770.12 = 5,687.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,851.96x = 14,770.12 × 5,687.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,851.96x = 84,001,512.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,001,512.67/9,851.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,526.38

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