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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,865.58, 14,785.40 and 4,672.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,865.58, 14,785.40 and 4,672.94 is: 7,003.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,865.58 : 14,785.40 = 4,672.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,865.58/14,785.40 = 4,672.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,865.58x = 14,785.40 × 4,672.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,865.58x = 69,091,224.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,091,224.83/9,865.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,003.26

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