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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,858.54, 14,778.25 and 3,933.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,858.54, 14,778.25 and 3,933.70 is: 5,896.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,858.54 : 14,778.25 = 3,933.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,858.54/14,778.25 = 3,933.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,858.54x = 14,778.25 × 3,933.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,858.54x = 58,133,155.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,133,155.25/9,858.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,896.73

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