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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,926.33, 14,870.03 and 5,757.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,926.33, 14,870.03 and 5,757.59 is: 8,625.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,926.33 : 14,870.03 = 5,757.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,926.33/14,870.03 = 5,757.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,926.33x = 14,870.03 × 5,757.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,926.33x = 85,615,544.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,615,544.41/9,926.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,625.10

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