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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,848.21, 14,782.86 and 5,469.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,848.21, 14,782.86 and 5,469.35 is: 8,209.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,848.21 : 14,782.86 = 5,469.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,848.21/14,782.86 = 5,469.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,848.21x = 14,782.86 × 5,469.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,848.21x = 80,852,635.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,852,635.34/9,848.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,209.88

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