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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,927.58, 14,871.91 and 5,758.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,927.58, 14,871.91 and 5,758.83 is: 8,626.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,927.58 : 14,871.91 = 5,758.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,927.58/14,871.91 = 5,758.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,927.58x = 14,871.91 × 5,758.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,927.58x = 85,644,801.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,644,801.47/9,927.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,626.96

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