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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,886.54, 14,832.93 and 4,344.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,886.54, 14,832.93 and 4,344.55 is: 6,518.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,886.54 : 14,832.93 = 4,344.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,886.54/14,832.93 = 4,344.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,886.54x = 14,832.93 × 4,344.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,886.54x = 64,442,406.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,442,406.03/9,886.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,518.20

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