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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,851.73, 14,764.76 and 4,001.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,851.73, 14,764.76 and 4,001.50 is: 5,997.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,851.73 : 14,764.76 = 4,001.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,851.73/14,764.76 = 4,001.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,851.73x = 14,764.76 × 4,001.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,851.73x = 59,081,187.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,081,187.14/9,851.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,997.04

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