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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,946.08, 14,914.80 and 5,790.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,946.08, 14,914.80 and 5,790.24 is: 8,682.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,946.08 : 14,914.80 = 5,790.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,946.08/14,914.80 = 5,790.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,946.08x = 14,914.80 × 5,790.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,946.08x = 86,360,271.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,360,271.55/9,946.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,682.85

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