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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,835.62, 14,753.42 and 3,260.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,835.62, 14,753.42 and 3,260.27 is: 4,890.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,835.62 : 14,753.42 = 3,260.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,835.62/14,753.42 = 3,260.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,835.62x = 14,753.42 × 3,260.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,835.62x = 48,100,132.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,100,132.62/9,835.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,890.40

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