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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,859.05, 14,782.77 and 3,283.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,859.05, 14,782.77 and 3,283.47 is: 4,923.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,859.05 : 14,782.77 = 3,283.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,859.05/14,782.77 = 3,283.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,859.05x = 14,782.77 × 3,283.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,859.05x = 48,538,781.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,538,781.81/9,859.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,923.27

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