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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,934.61, 14,882.40 and 5,765.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,934.61, 14,882.40 and 5,765.85 is: 8,637.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,934.61 : 14,882.40 = 5,765.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,934.61/14,882.40 = 5,765.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,934.61x = 14,882.40 × 5,765.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,934.61x = 85,809,686.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,809,686.04/9,934.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,637.45

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