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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,835.70, 14,753.86 and 3,261.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,835.70, 14,753.86 and 3,261.69 is: 4,892.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,835.70 : 14,753.86 = 3,261.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,835.70/14,753.86 = 3,261.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,835.70x = 14,753.86 × 3,261.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,835.70x = 48,122,509.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,122,509.47/9,835.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,892.64

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