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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,913.70, 14,865.83 and 5,754.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,913.70, 14,865.83 and 5,754.99 is: 8,629.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,913.70 : 14,865.83 = 5,754.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,913.70/14,865.83 = 5,754.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,913.70x = 14,865.83 × 5,754.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,913.70x = 85,552,702.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,552,702.99/9,913.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,629.75

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