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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,868.08, 14,793.44 and 5,189.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,868.08, 14,793.44 and 5,189.52 is: 7,779.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,868.08 : 14,793.44 = 5,189.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,868.08/14,793.44 = 5,189.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,868.08x = 14,793.44 × 5,189.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,868.08x = 76,770,852.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,770,852.75/9,868.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,779.72

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