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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,836.73, 14,756.55 and 3,261.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,836.73, 14,756.55 and 3,261.47 is: 4,892.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,836.73 : 14,756.55 = 3,261.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,836.73/14,756.55 = 3,261.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,836.73x = 14,756.55 × 3,261.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,836.73x = 48,127,971.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,127,971.35/9,836.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,892.68

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