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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,833.06, 14,752.11 and 3,261.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,833.06, 14,752.11 and 3,261.08 is: 4,892.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,833.06 : 14,752.11 = 3,261.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,833.06/14,752.11 = 3,261.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,833.06x = 14,752.11 × 3,261.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,833.06x = 48,107,737.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,107,737.12/9,833.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,892.45

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