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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,851.72, 14,764.62 and 4,005.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,851.72, 14,764.62 and 4,005.14 is: 6,002.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,851.72 : 14,764.62 = 4,005.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,851.72/14,764.62 = 4,005.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,851.72x = 14,764.62 × 4,005.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,851.72x = 59,134,370.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,134,370.15/9,851.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,002.44

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