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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,864.44, 14,792.58 and 4,017.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,864.44, 14,792.58 and 4,017.08 is: 6,023.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,864.44 : 14,792.58 = 4,017.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,864.44/14,792.58 = 4,017.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,864.44x = 14,792.58 × 4,017.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,864.44x = 59,422,977.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,422,977.27/9,864.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,023.96

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