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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,924.86, 14,867.82 and 5,756.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,924.86, 14,867.82 and 5,756.11 is: 8,622.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,924.86 : 14,867.82 = 5,756.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,924.86/14,867.82 = 5,756.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,924.86x = 14,867.82 × 5,756.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,924.86x = 85,580,847.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,580,847.55/9,924.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,622.88

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