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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,851.06, 14,782.11 and 5,233.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,851.06, 14,782.11 and 5,233.94 is: 7,853.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,851.06 : 14,782.11 = 5,233.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,851.06/14,782.11 = 5,233.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,851.06x = 14,782.11 × 5,233.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,851.06x = 77,368,676.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,368,676.81/9,851.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,853.84

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