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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,892.60, 14,805.30 and 5,999.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,892.60, 14,805.30 and 5,999.80 is: 8,979.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,892.60 : 14,805.30 = 5,999.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,892.60/14,805.30 = 5,999.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,892.60x = 14,805.30 × 5,999.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,892.60x = 88,828,838.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,828,838.94/9,892.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,979.32

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