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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,849.96, 14,767.12 and 5,685.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,849.96, 14,767.12 and 5,685.26 is: 8,523.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,849.96 : 14,767.12 = 5,685.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,849.96/14,767.12 = 5,685.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,849.96x = 14,767.12 × 5,685.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,849.96x = 83,954,917.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,954,917.80/9,849.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,523.38

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