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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,835.22, 14,752.29 and 3,990.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,835.22, 14,752.29 and 3,990.26 is: 5,985.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,835.22 : 14,752.29 = 3,990.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,835.22/14,752.29 = 3,990.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,835.22x = 14,752.29 × 3,990.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,835.22x = 58,865,472.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,865,472.70/9,835.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,985.17

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