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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,834.70, 14,752.98 and 3,261

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,834.70, 14,752.98 and 3,261 is: 4,891.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,834.70 : 14,752.98 = 3,261 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,834.70/14,752.98 = 3,261/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,834.70x = 14,752.98 × 3,261
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,834.70x = 48,109,467.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,109,467.78/9,834.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,891.81

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