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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,856.39, 14,788.68 and 4,924.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,856.39, 14,788.68 and 4,924.71 is: 7,389.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,856.39 : 14,788.68 = 4,924.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,856.39/14,788.68 = 4,924.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,856.39x = 14,788.68 × 4,924.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,856.39x = 72,829,960.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,829,960.28/9,856.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,389.11

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