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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,870.96, 14,796.46 and 4,252.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,870.96, 14,796.46 and 4,252.29 is: 6,374.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,870.96 : 14,796.46 = 4,252.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,870.96/14,796.46 = 4,252.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,870.96x = 14,796.46 × 4,252.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,870.96x = 62,918,871.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,918,871.95/9,870.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,374.14

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