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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,849.61, 14,757.70 and 5,945.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,849.61, 14,757.70 and 5,945.81 is: 8,908.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,849.61 : 14,757.70 = 5,945.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,849.61/14,757.70 = 5,945.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,849.61x = 14,757.70 × 5,945.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,849.61x = 87,746,480.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,746,480.24/9,849.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,908.62

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