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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,901.43, 14,854.89 and 8,047.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,901.43, 14,854.89 and 8,047.95 is: 12,074.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,901.43 : 14,854.89 = 8,047.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,901.43/14,854.89 = 8,047.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,901.43x = 14,854.89 × 8,047.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,901.43x = 119,551,411.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,551,411.98/9,901.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,074.16

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