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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,958.20, 14,922.63 and 5,577

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,958.20, 14,922.63 and 5,577 is: 8,357.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,958.20 : 14,922.63 = 5,577 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,958.20/14,922.63 = 5,577/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,958.20x = 14,922.63 × 5,577
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,958.20x = 83,223,507.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,223,507.51/9,958.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,357.28

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