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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,862.28, 14,797.26 and 5,484.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,862.28, 14,797.26 and 5,484.68 is: 8,229.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,862.28 : 14,797.26 = 5,484.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,862.28/14,797.26 = 5,484.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,862.28x = 14,797.26 × 5,484.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,862.28x = 81,158,235.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,158,235.98/9,862.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,229.16

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