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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,927.97, 14,865.27 and 5,238.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,927.97, 14,865.27 and 5,238.22 is: 7,843.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,927.97 : 14,865.27 = 5,238.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,927.97/14,865.27 = 5,238.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,927.97x = 14,865.27 × 5,238.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,927.97x = 77,867,555.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,867,555.15/9,927.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,843.25

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