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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,868.07, 14,802.11 and 4,932.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,868.07, 14,802.11 and 4,932.74 is: 7,399.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,868.07 : 14,802.11 = 4,932.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,868.07/14,802.11 = 4,932.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,868.07x = 14,802.11 × 4,932.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,868.07x = 73,014,861.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,014,861.41/9,868.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,399.11

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