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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,819.62, 14,725.38 and 3,974.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,819.62, 14,725.38 and 3,974.66 is: 5,960.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,819.62 : 14,725.38 = 3,974.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,819.62/14,725.38 = 3,974.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,819.62x = 14,725.38 × 3,974.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,819.62x = 58,528,378.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,528,378.87/9,819.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,960.35

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