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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,961.02, 14,936.79 and 5,802.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,961.02, 14,936.79 and 5,802.19 is: 8,700.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,961.02 : 14,936.79 = 5,802.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,961.02/14,936.79 = 5,802.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,961.02x = 14,936.79 × 5,802.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,961.02x = 86,666,093.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,666,093.57/9,961.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,700.52

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