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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,844.50, 14,773.59 and 4,001.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,844.50, 14,773.59 and 4,001.12 is: 6,004.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,844.50 : 14,773.59 = 4,001.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,844.50/14,773.59 = 4,001.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,844.50x = 14,773.59 × 4,001.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,844.50x = 59,110,832.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,110,832.55/9,844.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,004.45

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