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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,912.26, 14,863.68 and 5,753.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,912.26, 14,863.68 and 5,753.54 is: 8,627.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,912.26 : 14,863.68 = 5,753.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,912.26/14,863.68 = 5,753.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,912.26x = 14,863.68 × 5,753.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,912.26x = 85,518,703.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,518,703.11/9,912.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,627.57

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