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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,834.82, 14,751.01 and 3,985.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,834.82, 14,751.01 and 3,985.81 is: 5,978.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,834.82 : 14,751.01 = 3,985.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,834.82/14,751.01 = 3,985.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,834.82x = 14,751.01 × 3,985.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,834.82x = 58,794,691.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,794,691.27/9,834.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,978.22

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