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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,974.84, 14,962.17 and 3,818.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,974.84, 14,962.17 and 3,818.84 is: 5,728.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,974.84 : 14,962.17 = 3,818.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,974.84/14,962.17 = 3,818.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,974.84x = 14,962.17 × 3,818.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,974.84x = 57,138,133.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,138,133.28/9,974.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,728.23

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