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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,864.39, 14,799.62 and 3,453.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,864.39, 14,799.62 and 3,453.63 is: 5,181.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,864.39 : 14,799.62 = 3,453.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,864.39/14,799.62 = 3,453.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,864.39x = 14,799.62 × 3,453.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,864.39x = 51,112,411.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,112,411.62/9,864.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,181.51

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