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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,975.02, 14,946.80 and 5,804.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,975.02, 14,946.80 and 5,804.51 is: 8,697.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,975.02 : 14,946.80 = 5,804.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,975.02/14,946.80 = 5,804.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,975.02x = 14,946.80 × 5,804.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,975.02x = 86,758,746.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,758,746.31/9,975.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,697.61

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