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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,866.92, 14,806.50 and 4,023.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,866.92, 14,806.50 and 4,023.52 is: 6,037.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,866.92 : 14,806.50 = 4,023.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,866.92/14,806.50 = 4,023.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,866.92x = 14,806.50 × 4,023.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,866.92x = 59,574,248.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,574,248.88/9,866.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,037.78

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