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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,851.43, 14,778.36 and 4,007.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,851.43, 14,778.36 and 4,007.28 is: 6,011.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,851.43 : 14,778.36 = 4,007.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,851.43/14,778.36 = 4,007.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,851.43x = 14,778.36 × 4,007.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,851.43x = 59,221,026.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,221,026.46/9,851.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,011.41

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