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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,934.78, 14,897.56 and 5,775.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,934.78, 14,897.56 and 5,775.97 is: 8,661.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,934.78 : 14,897.56 = 5,775.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,934.78/14,897.56 = 5,775.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,934.78x = 14,897.56 × 5,775.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,934.78x = 86,047,859.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,047,859.63/9,934.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,661.27

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