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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,849.07, 14,764.26 and 3,929.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,849.07, 14,764.26 and 3,929.59 is: 5,890.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,849.07 : 14,764.26 = 3,929.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,849.07/14,764.26 = 3,929.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,849.07x = 14,764.26 × 3,929.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,849.07x = 58,017,488.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,017,488.45/9,849.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,890.66

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