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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,857.02, 14,787.76 and 3,283.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,857.02, 14,787.76 and 3,283.46 is: 4,925.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,857.02 : 14,787.76 = 3,283.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,857.02/14,787.76 = 3,283.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,857.02x = 14,787.76 × 3,283.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,857.02x = 48,555,018.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,555,018.45/9,857.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,925.93

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