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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,863.61, 14,795.16 and 4,020.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,863.61, 14,795.16 and 4,020.23 is: 6,030.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,863.61 : 14,795.16 = 4,020.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,863.61/14,795.16 = 4,020.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,863.61x = 14,795.16 × 4,020.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,863.61x = 59,479,968.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,479,968.00/9,863.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,030.25

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