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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,963.38, 14,940.12 and 5,804.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,963.38, 14,940.12 and 5,804.84 is: 8,704.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,963.38 : 14,940.12 = 5,804.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,963.38/14,940.12 = 5,804.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,963.38x = 14,940.12 × 5,804.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,963.38x = 86,725,006.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,725,006.18/9,963.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,704.38

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