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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,825.07, 14,734.86 and 3,899.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,825.07, 14,734.86 and 3,899.29 is: 5,847.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,825.07 : 14,734.86 = 3,899.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,825.07/14,734.86 = 3,899.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,825.07x = 14,734.86 × 3,899.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,825.07x = 57,455,492.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,455,492.25/9,825.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,847.85

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