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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,859.23, 14,783.85 and 3,283.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,859.23, 14,783.85 and 3,283.11 is: 4,923.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,859.23 : 14,783.85 = 3,283.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,859.23/14,783.85 = 3,283.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,859.23x = 14,783.85 × 3,283.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,859.23x = 48,537,005.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,537,005.77/9,859.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,923.00

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