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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,851.29, 14,773.17 and 4,228.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,851.29, 14,773.17 and 4,228.45 is: 6,341.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,851.29 : 14,773.17 = 4,228.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,851.29/14,773.17 = 4,228.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,851.29x = 14,773.17 × 4,228.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,851.29x = 62,467,610.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,467,610.69/9,851.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,341.06

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