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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,868.43, 14,801.94 and 3,204.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,868.43, 14,801.94 and 3,204.77 is: 4,806.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,868.43 : 14,801.94 = 3,204.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,868.43/14,801.94 = 3,204.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,868.43x = 14,801.94 × 3,204.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,868.43x = 47,436,739.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,436,739.24/9,868.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,806.92

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