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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,871.52, 14,799.96 and 5,975.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,871.52, 14,799.96 and 5,975.04 is: 8,958.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,871.52 : 14,799.96 = 5,975.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,871.52/14,799.96 = 5,975.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,871.52x = 14,799.96 × 5,975.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,871.52x = 88,430,353.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,430,353.00/9,871.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,958.13

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