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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,934.84, 14,904.96 and 8,846.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,934.84, 14,904.96 and 8,846.76 is: 13,272.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,934.84 : 14,904.96 = 8,846.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,934.84/14,904.96 = 8,846.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,934.84x = 14,904.96 × 8,846.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,934.84x = 131,860,603.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,860,603.93/9,934.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,272.54

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