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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,862.47, 14,799.38 and 4,019.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,862.47, 14,799.38 and 4,019.13 is: 6,031.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,862.47 : 14,799.38 = 4,019.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,862.47/14,799.38 = 4,019.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,862.47x = 14,799.38 × 4,019.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,862.47x = 59,480,612.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,480,612.04/9,862.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,031.01

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