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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,854.94, 14,778.33 and 4,007.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,854.94, 14,778.33 and 4,007.58 is: 6,009.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,854.94 : 14,778.33 = 4,007.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,854.94/14,778.33 = 4,007.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,854.94x = 14,778.33 × 4,007.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,854.94x = 59,225,339.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,225,339.74/9,854.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,009.71

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