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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,834.08, 14,753.28 and 5,457.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,834.08, 14,753.28 and 5,457.92 is: 8,188.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,834.08 : 14,753.28 = 5,457.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,834.08/14,753.28 = 5,457.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,834.08x = 14,753.28 × 5,457.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,834.08x = 80,522,221.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,522,221.98/9,834.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,188.08

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