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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,841.89, 14,750.24 and 5,399.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,841.89, 14,750.24 and 5,399.49 is: 8,092.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,841.89 : 14,750.24 = 5,399.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,841.89/14,750.24 = 5,399.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,841.89x = 14,750.24 × 5,399.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,841.89x = 79,643,746.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,643,746.38/9,841.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,092.32

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