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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,742.84, 14,623.38 and 5,354.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,742.84, 14,623.38 and 5,354.26 is: 8,036.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,742.84 : 14,623.38 = 5,354.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,742.84/14,623.38 = 5,354.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,742.84x = 14,623.38 × 5,354.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,742.84x = 78,297,378.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,297,378.60/9,742.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,036.40

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