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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,843.08, 14,764.60 and 3,998.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,843.08, 14,764.60 and 3,998.32 is: 5,997.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,843.08 : 14,764.60 = 3,998.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,843.08/14,764.60 = 3,998.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,843.08x = 14,764.60 × 3,998.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,843.08x = 59,033,595.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,033,595.47/9,843.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,997.47

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