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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,863.37, 14,791.28 and 5,359.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,863.37, 14,791.28 and 5,359.50 is: 8,037.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,863.37 : 14,791.28 = 5,359.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,863.37/14,791.28 = 5,359.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,863.37x = 14,791.28 × 5,359.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,863.37x = 79,273,838.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,273,838.36/9,863.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,037.20

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