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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,844.96, 14,759.26 and 3,918.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,844.96, 14,759.26 and 3,918.19 is: 5,874.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,844.96 : 14,759.26 = 3,918.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,844.96/14,759.26 = 3,918.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,844.96x = 14,759.26 × 3,918.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,844.96x = 57,829,511.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,829,511.14/9,844.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,874.02

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