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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,925.72, 14,869.12 and 5,756.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,925.72, 14,869.12 and 5,756.97 is: 8,624.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,925.72 : 14,869.12 = 5,756.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,925.72/14,869.12 = 5,756.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,925.72x = 14,869.12 × 5,756.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,925.72x = 85,601,048.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,601,048.98/9,925.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,624.17

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