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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,845.62, 14,768.33 and 5,682.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,845.62, 14,768.33 and 5,682.96 is: 8,524.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,845.62 : 14,768.33 = 5,682.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,845.62/14,768.33 = 5,682.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,845.62x = 14,768.33 × 5,682.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,845.62x = 83,927,800.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,927,800.24/9,845.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,524.38

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