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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,881.79, 14,829.98 and 7,957.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,881.79, 14,829.98 and 7,957.23 is: 11,941.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,881.79 : 14,829.98 = 7,957.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,881.79/14,829.98 = 7,957.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,881.79x = 14,829.98 × 7,957.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,881.79x = 118,005,521.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,005,521.97/9,881.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,941.72

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