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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,864.63, 14,791.37 and 4,014.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,864.63, 14,791.37 and 4,014.36 is: 6,019.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,864.63 : 14,791.37 = 4,014.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,864.63/14,791.37 = 4,014.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,864.63x = 14,791.37 × 4,014.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,864.63x = 59,377,864.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,377,864.00/9,864.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,019.27

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