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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,844.98, 14,763.75 and 3,999.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,844.98, 14,763.75 and 3,999.60 is: 5,997.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,844.98 : 14,763.75 = 3,999.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,844.98/14,763.75 = 3,999.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,844.98x = 14,763.75 × 3,999.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,844.98x = 59,049,094.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,049,094.50/9,844.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,997.89

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