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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,876.72, 14,819.08 and 4,327.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,876.72, 14,819.08 and 4,327.14 is: 6,492.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,876.72 : 14,819.08 = 4,327.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,876.72/14,819.08 = 4,327.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,876.72x = 14,819.08 × 4,327.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,876.72x = 64,124,233.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,124,233.83/9,876.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,492.46

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