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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,878.39, 14,817.59 and 4,035

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,878.39, 14,817.59 and 4,035 is: 6,052.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,878.39 : 14,817.59 = 4,035 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,878.39/14,817.59 = 4,035/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,878.39x = 14,817.59 × 4,035
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,878.39x = 59,788,975.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,788,975.65/9,878.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,052.50

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