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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,844.08, 14,766.12 and 3,999.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,844.08, 14,766.12 and 3,999.32 is: 5,998.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,844.08 : 14,766.12 = 3,999.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,844.08/14,766.12 = 3,999.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,844.08x = 14,766.12 × 3,999.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,844.08x = 59,054,439.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,054,439.04/9,844.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,998.98

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