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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,872.06, 14,812.13 and 4,029.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,872.06, 14,812.13 and 4,029.26 is: 6,045.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,872.06 : 14,812.13 = 4,029.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,872.06/14,812.13 = 4,029.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,872.06x = 14,812.13 × 4,029.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,872.06x = 59,681,858.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,681,858.94/9,872.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,045.54

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