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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,858.93, 14,787.40 and 3,284.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,858.93, 14,787.40 and 3,284.41 is: 4,926.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,858.93 : 14,787.40 = 3,284.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,858.93/14,787.40 = 3,284.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,858.93x = 14,787.40 × 3,284.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,858.93x = 48,567,884.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,567,884.43/9,858.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,926.28

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