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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,744.98, 14,580.05 and 5,586.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,744.98, 14,580.05 and 5,586.98 is: 8,359.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,744.98 : 14,580.05 = 5,586.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,744.98/14,580.05 = 5,586.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,744.98x = 14,580.05 × 5,586.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,744.98x = 81,458,346.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,458,346.91/9,744.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,359.01

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