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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,863.24, 14,794.45 and 5,477.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,863.24, 14,794.45 and 5,477.90 is: 8,216.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,863.24 : 14,794.45 = 5,477.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,863.24/14,794.45 = 5,477.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,863.24x = 14,794.45 × 5,477.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,863.24x = 81,042,429.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,042,429.99/9,863.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,216.62

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