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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,833.52, 14,751.96 and 3,994.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,833.52, 14,751.96 and 3,994.20 is: 5,991.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,833.52 : 14,751.96 = 3,994.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,833.52/14,751.96 = 3,994.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,833.52x = 14,751.96 × 3,994.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,833.52x = 58,922,278.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,922,278.63/9,833.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,991.98

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