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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,740.92, 14,615.06 and 5,848.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,740.92, 14,615.06 and 5,848.04 is: 8,774.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,740.92 : 14,615.06 = 5,848.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,740.92/14,615.06 = 5,848.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,740.92x = 14,615.06 × 5,848.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,740.92x = 85,469,455.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,469,455.48/9,740.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,774.27

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