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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,852.97, 14,768.52 and 4,006.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,852.97, 14,768.52 and 4,006.39 is: 6,005.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,852.97 : 14,768.52 = 4,006.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,852.97/14,768.52 = 4,006.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,852.97x = 14,768.52 × 4,006.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,852.97x = 59,168,450.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,168,450.84/9,852.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,005.14

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