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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,946.65, 14,919.19 and 5,784

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,946.65, 14,919.19 and 5,784 is: 8,675.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,946.65 : 14,919.19 = 5,784 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,946.65/14,919.19 = 5,784/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,946.65x = 14,919.19 × 5,784
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,946.65x = 86,292,594.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,292,594.96/9,946.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,675.54

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