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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,850.22, 14,773.49 and 3,186.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,850.22, 14,773.49 and 3,186.86 is: 4,779.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,850.22 : 14,773.49 = 3,186.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,850.22/14,773.49 = 3,186.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,850.22x = 14,773.49 × 3,186.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,850.22x = 47,081,065.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,081,065.34/9,850.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,779.70

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