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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,874.99, 14,812.79 and 4,325.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,874.99, 14,812.79 and 4,325.47 is: 6,488.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,874.99 : 14,812.79 = 4,325.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,874.99/14,812.79 = 4,325.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,874.99x = 14,812.79 × 4,325.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,874.99x = 64,072,278.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,072,278.76/9,874.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,488.34

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