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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,794.30, 14,691.45 and 5,906.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,794.30, 14,691.45 and 5,906.30 is: 8,859.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,794.30 : 14,691.45 = 5,906.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,794.30/14,691.45 = 5,906.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,794.30x = 14,691.45 × 5,906.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,794.30x = 86,772,111.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,772,111.14/9,794.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,859.45

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