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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,862.22, 14,783.94 and 3,283.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,862.22, 14,783.94 and 3,283.81 is: 4,922.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,862.22 : 14,783.94 = 3,283.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,862.22/14,783.94 = 3,283.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,862.22x = 14,783.94 × 3,283.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,862.22x = 48,547,613.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,547,613.05/9,862.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,922.58

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