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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,299.14, 13,948.70 and 5,838.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,299.14, 13,948.70 and 5,838.82 is: 8,758.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,299.14 : 13,948.70 = 5,838.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,299.14/13,948.70 = 5,838.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,299.14x = 13,948.70 × 5,838.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,299.14x = 81,443,948.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,443,948.53/9,299.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,758.22

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