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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,858.42, 14,789.97 and 3,284.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,858.42, 14,789.97 and 3,284.64 is: 4,927.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,858.42 : 14,789.97 = 3,284.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,858.42/14,789.97 = 3,284.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,858.42x = 14,789.97 × 3,284.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,858.42x = 48,579,727.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,579,727.06/9,858.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,927.74

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