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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,860.73, 14,786.10 and 3,284.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,860.73, 14,786.10 and 3,284.61 is: 4,925.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,860.73 : 14,786.10 = 3,284.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,860.73/14,786.10 = 3,284.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,860.73x = 14,786.10 × 3,284.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,860.73x = 48,566,571.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,566,571.92/9,860.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,925.25

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