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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,934.79, 14,902.65 and 5,548.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,934.79, 14,902.65 and 5,548.91 is: 8,323.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,934.79 : 14,902.65 = 5,548.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,934.79/14,902.65 = 5,548.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,934.79x = 14,902.65 × 5,548.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,934.79x = 82,693,389.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,693,389.10/9,934.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,323.62

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