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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,844.52, 14,759.48 and 5,948.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,844.52, 14,759.48 and 5,948.01 is: 8,917.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,844.52 : 14,759.48 = 5,948.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,844.52/14,759.48 = 5,948.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,844.52x = 14,759.48 × 5,948.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,844.52x = 87,789,549.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,789,549.50/9,844.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,917.61

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