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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,946.84, 14,926.54 and 5,567.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,946.84, 14,926.54 and 5,567.16 is: 8,354.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,946.84 : 14,926.54 = 5,567.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,946.84/14,926.54 = 5,567.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,946.84x = 14,926.54 × 5,567.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,946.84x = 83,098,436.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,098,436.43/9,946.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,354.25

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