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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,967.83, 14,922.78 and 5,795.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,967.83, 14,922.78 and 5,795.11 is: 8,675.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,967.83 : 14,922.78 = 5,795.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,967.83/14,922.78 = 5,795.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,967.83x = 14,922.78 × 5,795.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,967.83x = 86,479,151.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,479,151.61/9,967.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,675.83

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