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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,845.40, 14,771.11 and 5,901.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,845.40, 14,771.11 and 5,901.05 is: 8,853.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,845.40 : 14,771.11 = 5,901.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,845.40/14,771.11 = 5,901.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,845.40x = 14,771.11 × 5,901.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,845.40x = 87,165,091.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,165,091.91/9,845.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,853.38

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