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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,845.88, 14,763.24 and 3,995.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,845.88, 14,763.24 and 3,995.64 is: 5,991.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,845.88 : 14,763.24 = 3,995.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,845.88/14,763.24 = 3,995.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,845.88x = 14,763.24 × 3,995.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,845.88x = 58,988,592.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,988,592.27/9,845.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,991.20

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