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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,857.13, 14,785.92 and 4,013.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,857.13, 14,785.92 and 4,013.73 is: 6,020.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,857.13 : 14,785.92 = 4,013.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,857.13/14,785.92 = 4,013.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,857.13x = 14,785.92 × 4,013.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,857.13x = 59,346,690.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,346,690.68/9,857.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,020.69

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