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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,848.97, 14,766.93 and 5,163.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,848.97, 14,766.93 and 5,163.33 is: 7,741.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,848.97 : 14,766.93 = 5,163.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,848.97/14,766.93 = 5,163.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,848.97x = 14,766.93 × 5,163.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,848.97x = 76,246,532.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,246,532.68/9,848.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,741.57

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