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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,863.80, 14,782.48 and 4,858.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,863.80, 14,782.48 and 4,858.54 is: 7,281.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,863.80 : 14,782.48 = 4,858.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,863.80/14,782.48 = 4,858.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,863.80x = 14,782.48 × 4,858.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,863.80x = 71,821,270.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,821,270.38/9,863.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,281.30

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