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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,350.63, 14,044.62 and 5,846.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,350.63, 14,044.62 and 5,846.87 is: 8,781.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,350.63 : 14,044.62 = 5,846.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,350.63/14,044.62 = 5,846.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,350.63x = 14,044.62 × 5,846.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,350.63x = 82,116,997.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,116,997.12/9,350.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,781.98

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