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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,864.48, 14,770.32 and 5,683.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,864.48, 14,770.32 and 5,683.20 is: 8,509.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,864.48 : 14,770.32 = 5,683.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,864.48/14,770.32 = 5,683.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,864.48x = 14,770.32 × 5,683.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,864.48x = 83,942,682.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,942,682.62/9,864.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,509.59

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