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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,974.84, 14,933.28 and 5,802.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,974.84, 14,933.28 and 5,802.12 is: 8,686.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,974.84 : 14,933.28 = 5,802.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,974.84/14,933.28 = 5,802.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,974.84x = 14,933.28 × 5,802.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,974.84x = 86,644,682.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,644,682.55/9,974.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,686.32

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