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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,863.17, 14,763.04 and 5,176.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,863.17, 14,763.04 and 5,176.62 is: 7,748.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,863.17 : 14,763.04 = 5,176.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,863.17/14,763.04 = 5,176.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,863.17x = 14,763.04 × 5,176.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,863.17x = 76,422,635.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,422,635.18/9,863.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,748.29

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