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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,862.49, 14,795.39 and 3,939.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,862.49, 14,795.39 and 3,939.37 is: 5,909.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,862.49 : 14,795.39 = 3,939.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,862.49/14,795.39 = 3,939.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,862.49x = 14,795.39 × 3,939.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,862.49x = 58,284,488.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,284,488.36/9,862.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,909.71

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