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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,851.23, 14,764.01 and 4,001

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,851.23, 14,764.01 and 4,001 is: 5,996.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,851.23 : 14,764.01 = 4,001 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,851.23/14,764.01 = 4,001/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,851.23x = 14,764.01 × 4,001
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,851.23x = 59,070,804.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,070,804.01/9,851.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,996.29

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