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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,858.16, 14,787.57 and 3,194.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,858.16, 14,787.57 and 3,194.47 is: 4,791.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,858.16 : 14,787.57 = 3,194.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,858.16/14,787.57 = 3,194.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,858.16x = 14,787.57 × 3,194.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,858.16x = 47,238,448.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,238,448.74/9,858.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,791.81

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