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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,858.84, 14,790.60 and 3,285.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,858.84, 14,790.60 and 3,285.08 is: 4,928.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,858.84 : 14,790.60 = 3,285.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,858.84/14,790.60 = 3,285.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,858.84x = 14,790.60 × 3,285.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,858.84x = 48,588,304.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,588,304.25/9,858.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,928.40

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