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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,875.16, 14,801.22 and 5,982.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,875.16, 14,801.22 and 5,982.12 is: 8,966.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,875.16 : 14,801.22 = 5,982.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,875.16/14,801.22 = 5,982.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,875.16x = 14,801.22 × 5,982.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,875.16x = 88,542,674.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,542,674.19/9,875.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,966.20

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