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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,845.79, 14,764.92 and 4,222.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,845.79, 14,764.92 and 4,222.94 is: 6,332.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,845.79 : 14,764.92 = 4,222.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,845.79/14,764.92 = 4,222.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,845.79x = 14,764.92 × 4,222.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,845.79x = 62,351,281.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,351,281.60/9,845.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,332.79

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