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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,851.22, 14,770.71 and 4,001.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,851.22, 14,770.71 and 4,001.04 is: 5,999.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,851.22 : 14,770.71 = 4,001.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,851.22/14,770.71 = 4,001.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,851.22x = 14,770.71 × 4,001.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,851.22x = 59,098,201.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,098,201.54/9,851.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,999.07

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