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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,858.05, 14,792.76 and 5,475.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,858.05, 14,792.76 and 5,475.14 is: 8,215.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,858.05 : 14,792.76 = 5,475.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,858.05/14,792.76 = 5,475.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,858.05x = 14,792.76 × 5,475.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,858.05x = 80,992,431.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,992,431.99/9,858.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,215.87

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