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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,927.63, 14,889.17 and 5,926.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,927.63, 14,889.17 and 5,926.14 is: 8,887.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,927.63 : 14,889.17 = 5,926.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,927.63/14,889.17 = 5,926.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,927.63x = 14,889.17 × 5,926.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,927.63x = 88,235,305.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,235,305.90/9,927.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,887.85

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