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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,871.93, 14,811.95 and 4,029.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,871.93, 14,811.95 and 4,029.13 is: 6,045.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,871.93 : 14,811.95 = 4,029.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,871.93/14,811.95 = 4,029.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,871.93x = 14,811.95 × 4,029.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,871.93x = 59,679,272.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,679,272.10/9,871.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,045.35

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