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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,920.01, 14,890.95 and 5,764.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,920.01, 14,890.95 and 5,764.71 is: 8,653.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,920.01 : 14,890.95 = 5,764.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,920.01/14,890.95 = 5,764.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,920.01x = 14,890.95 × 5,764.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,920.01x = 85,842,008.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,842,008.37/9,920.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,653.42

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