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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,941.88, 14,907.99 and 5,783.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,941.88, 14,907.99 and 5,783.10 is: 8,671.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,941.88 : 14,907.99 = 5,783.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,941.88/14,907.99 = 5,783.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,941.88x = 14,907.99 × 5,783.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,941.88x = 86,214,396.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,214,396.97/9,941.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,671.84

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