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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,933.78, 14,896.06 and 5,774.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,933.78, 14,896.06 and 5,774.97 is: 8,659.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,933.78 : 14,896.06 = 5,774.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,933.78/14,896.06 = 5,774.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,933.78x = 14,896.06 × 5,774.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,933.78x = 86,024,299.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,024,299.62/9,933.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,659.77

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