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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,828.88, 14,743.49 and 5,474.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,828.88, 14,743.49 and 5,474.02 is: 8,211.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,828.88 : 14,743.49 = 5,474.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,828.88/14,743.49 = 5,474.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,828.88x = 14,743.49 × 5,474.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,828.88x = 80,706,159.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,706,159.13/9,828.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,211.12

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