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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,946.10, 14,897.55 and 8,002.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,946.10, 14,897.55 and 8,002.10 is: 11,985.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,946.10 : 14,897.55 = 8,002.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,946.10/14,897.55 = 8,002.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,946.10x = 14,897.55 × 8,002.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,946.10x = 119,211,684.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,211,684.86/9,946.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,985.77

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