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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,785.04, 14,666.52 and 4,858.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,785.04, 14,666.52 and 4,858.20 is: 7,281.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,785.04 : 14,666.52 = 4,858.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,785.04/14,666.52 = 4,858.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,785.04x = 14,666.52 × 4,858.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,785.04x = 71,252,887.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,252,887.46/9,785.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,281.82

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