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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,850.93, 14,777.61 and 4,006.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,850.93, 14,777.61 and 4,006.78 is: 6,010.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,850.93 : 14,777.61 = 4,006.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,850.93/14,777.61 = 4,006.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,850.93x = 14,777.61 × 4,006.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,850.93x = 59,210,632.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,210,632.20/9,850.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,010.66

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