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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,850.02, 14,762.28 and 3,999.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,850.02, 14,762.28 and 3,999.84 is: 5,994.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,850.02 : 14,762.28 = 3,999.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,850.02/14,762.28 = 3,999.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,850.02x = 14,762.28 × 3,999.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,850.02x = 59,046,758.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,046,758.04/9,850.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,994.58

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