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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,858.60, 14,775.06 and 4,008.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,858.60, 14,775.06 and 4,008.36 is: 6,007.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,858.60 : 14,775.06 = 4,008.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,858.60/14,775.06 = 4,008.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,858.60x = 14,775.06 × 4,008.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,858.60x = 59,223,759.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,223,759.50/9,858.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,007.32

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