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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,748.08, 14,622.12 and 5,879.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,748.08, 14,622.12 and 5,879.52 is: 8,819.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,748.08 : 14,622.12 = 5,879.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,748.08/14,622.12 = 5,879.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,748.08x = 14,622.12 × 5,879.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,748.08x = 85,971,046.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,971,046.98/9,748.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,819.28

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