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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,855.06, 14,788.26 and 5,472.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,855.06, 14,788.26 and 5,472.14 is: 8,211.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,855.06 : 14,788.26 = 5,472.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,855.06/14,788.26 = 5,472.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,855.06x = 14,788.26 × 5,472.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,855.06x = 80,923,429.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,923,429.08/9,855.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,211.36

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