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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,833.93, 14,753.42 and 3,261.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,833.93, 14,753.42 and 3,261.95 is: 4,893.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,833.93 : 14,753.42 = 3,261.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,833.93/14,753.42 = 3,261.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,833.93x = 14,753.42 × 3,261.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,833.93x = 48,124,918.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,124,918.37/9,833.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,893.76

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