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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,876.39, 14,818.02 and 4,329

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,876.39, 14,818.02 and 4,329 is: 6,495.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,876.39 : 14,818.02 = 4,329 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,876.39/14,818.02 = 4,329/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,876.39x = 14,818.02 × 4,329
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,876.39x = 64,147,208.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,147,208.58/9,876.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,495.01

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