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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,855.39, 14,787.18 and 4,923.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,855.39, 14,787.18 and 4,923.71 is: 7,387.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,855.39 : 14,787.18 = 4,923.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,855.39/14,787.18 = 4,923.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,855.39x = 14,787.18 × 4,923.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,855.39x = 72,807,712.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,807,712.10/9,855.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,387.60

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