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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,866.61, 14,803.83 and 5,925.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,866.61, 14,803.83 and 5,925.29 is: 8,890.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,866.61 : 14,803.83 = 5,925.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,866.61/14,803.83 = 5,925.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,866.61x = 14,803.83 × 5,925.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,866.61x = 87,716,911.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,716,911.84/9,866.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,890.28

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