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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,859.02, 14,790.88 and 3,285.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,859.02, 14,790.88 and 3,285.26 is: 4,928.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,859.02 : 14,790.88 = 3,285.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,859.02/14,790.88 = 3,285.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,859.02x = 14,790.88 × 3,285.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,859.02x = 48,591,886.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,591,886.43/9,859.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,928.67

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