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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,862.93, 14,798.97 and 4,315.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,862.93, 14,798.97 and 4,315.55 is: 6,475.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,862.93 : 14,798.97 = 4,315.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,862.93/14,798.97 = 4,315.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,862.93x = 14,798.97 × 4,315.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,862.93x = 63,865,599.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,865,599.41/9,862.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,475.32

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