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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,878.79, 14,819.55 and 4,034.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,878.79, 14,819.55 and 4,034.04 is: 6,051.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,878.79 : 14,819.55 = 4,034.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,878.79/14,819.55 = 4,034.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,878.79x = 14,819.55 × 4,034.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,878.79x = 59,782,657.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,782,657.48/9,878.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,051.62

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