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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,883.80, 14,825.70 and 5,218.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,883.80, 14,825.70 and 5,218.20 is: 7,827.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,883.80 : 14,825.70 = 5,218.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,883.80/14,825.70 = 5,218.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,883.80x = 14,825.70 × 5,218.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,883.80x = 77,363,467.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,363,467.74/9,883.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,827.30

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