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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,907.73, 14,860.38 and 5,750

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,907.73, 14,860.38 and 5,750 is: 8,624.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,907.73 : 14,860.38 = 5,750 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,907.73/14,860.38 = 5,750/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,907.73x = 14,860.38 × 5,750
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,907.73x = 85,447,185
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,447,185/9,907.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,624.29

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