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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,886.41, 14,835.08 and 4,047.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,886.41, 14,835.08 and 4,047.12 is: 6,072.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,886.41 : 14,835.08 = 4,047.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,886.41/14,835.08 = 4,047.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,886.41x = 14,835.08 × 4,047.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,886.41x = 60,039,359.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,039,359.09/9,886.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,072.92

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