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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,848.06, 14,777.61 and 5,230.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,848.06, 14,777.61 and 5,230.94 is: 7,849.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,848.06 : 14,777.61 = 5,230.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,848.06/14,777.61 = 5,230.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,848.06x = 14,777.61 × 5,230.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,848.06x = 77,300,791.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,300,791.25/9,848.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,849.34

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