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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,855.46, 14,784.39 and 4,011.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,855.46, 14,784.39 and 4,011.28 is: 6,017.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,855.46 : 14,784.39 = 4,011.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,855.46/14,784.39 = 4,011.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,855.46x = 14,784.39 × 4,011.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,855.46x = 59,304,327.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,304,327.92/9,855.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,017.41

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