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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,905.80, 14,858.70 and 4,976.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,905.80, 14,858.70 and 4,976.20 is: 7,464.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,905.80 : 14,858.70 = 4,976.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,905.80/14,858.70 = 4,976.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,905.80x = 14,858.70 × 4,976.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,905.80x = 73,939,862.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,939,862.94/9,905.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,464.30

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