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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,877.54, 14,799.97 and 5,973.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,877.54, 14,799.97 and 5,973.88 is: 8,950.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,877.54 : 14,799.97 = 5,973.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,877.54/14,799.97 = 5,973.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,877.54x = 14,799.97 × 5,973.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,877.54x = 88,413,244.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,413,244.78/9,877.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,950.94

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