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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,827.46, 14,747.26 and 3,984.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,827.46, 14,747.26 and 3,984.12 is: 5,978.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,827.46 : 14,747.26 = 3,984.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,827.46/14,747.26 = 3,984.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,827.46x = 14,747.26 × 3,984.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,827.46x = 58,754,853.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,754,853.51/9,827.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,978.64

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