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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,799.56, 14,704.20 and 4,869

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,799.56, 14,704.20 and 4,869 is: 7,305.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,799.56 : 14,704.20 = 4,869 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,799.56/14,704.20 = 4,869/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,799.56x = 14,704.20 × 4,869
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,799.56x = 71,594,749.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,594,749.80/9,799.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,305.91

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