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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,946.21, 14,886.51 and 8,852.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,946.21, 14,886.51 and 8,852.71 is: 13,249.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,946.21 : 14,886.51 = 8,852.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,946.21/14,886.51 = 8,852.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,946.21x = 14,886.51 × 8,852.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,946.21x = 131,785,955.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,785,955.94/9,946.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,249.87

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