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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,839.88, 14,761.26 and 3,995.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,839.88, 14,761.26 and 3,995.28 is: 5,993.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,839.88 : 14,761.26 = 3,995.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,839.88/14,761.26 = 3,995.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,839.88x = 14,761.26 × 3,995.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,839.88x = 58,975,366.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,975,366.85/9,839.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,993.50

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