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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,845.04, 14,759.76 and 4,912.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,845.04, 14,759.76 and 4,912.14 is: 7,364.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,845.04 : 14,759.76 = 4,912.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,845.04/14,759.76 = 4,912.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,845.04x = 14,759.76 × 4,912.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,845.04x = 72,502,007.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,502,007.49/9,845.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,364.32

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