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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,799.67, 14,689.44 and 3,874.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,799.67, 14,689.44 and 3,874.15 is: 5,807.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,799.67 : 14,689.44 = 3,874.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,799.67/14,689.44 = 3,874.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,799.67x = 14,689.44 × 3,874.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,799.67x = 56,909,066.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,909,066.94/9,799.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,807.24

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