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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,799.54, 14,703.63 and 4,869.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,799.54, 14,703.63 and 4,869.34 is: 7,306.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,799.54 : 14,703.63 = 4,869.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,799.54/14,703.63 = 4,869.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,799.54x = 14,703.63 × 4,869.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,799.54x = 71,596,973.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,596,973.70/9,799.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,306.16

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