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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,864.88, 14,791.74 and 4,014.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,864.88, 14,791.74 and 4,014.62 is: 6,019.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,864.88 : 14,791.74 = 4,014.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,864.88/14,791.74 = 4,014.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,864.88x = 14,791.74 × 4,014.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,864.88x = 59,383,215.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,383,215.24/9,864.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,019.66

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