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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,845.65, 14,723.58 and 7,348.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,845.65, 14,723.58 and 7,348.60 is: 10,989.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,845.65 : 14,723.58 = 7,348.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,845.65/14,723.58 = 7,348.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,845.65x = 14,723.58 × 7,348.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,845.65x = 108,197,699.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,197,699.99/9,845.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,989.39

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