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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,858.36, 14,787.54 and 5,250.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,858.36, 14,787.54 and 5,250.36 is: 7,875.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,858.36 : 14,787.54 = 5,250.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,858.36/14,787.54 = 5,250.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,858.36x = 14,787.54 × 5,250.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,858.36x = 77,639,908.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,639,908.51/9,858.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,875.54

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