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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,875.71, 14,819.73 and 5,922.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,875.71, 14,819.73 and 5,922.69 is: 8,887.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,875.71 : 14,819.73 = 5,922.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,875.71/14,819.73 = 5,922.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,875.71x = 14,819.73 × 5,922.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,875.71x = 87,772,666.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,772,666.67/9,875.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,887.73

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