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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,862.35, 14,792.91 and 4,315.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,862.35, 14,792.91 and 4,315.06 is: 6,472.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,862.35 : 14,792.91 = 4,315.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,862.35/14,792.91 = 4,315.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,862.35x = 14,792.91 × 4,315.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,862.35x = 63,832,294.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,832,294.22/9,862.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,472.32

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