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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,889.39, 14,842.19 and 4,046.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,889.39, 14,842.19 and 4,046.05 is: 6,072.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,889.39 : 14,842.19 = 4,046.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,889.39/14,842.19 = 4,046.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,889.39x = 14,842.19 × 4,046.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,889.39x = 60,052,242.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,052,242.85/9,889.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,072.39

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