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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,837.73, 14,753.39 and 3,262.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,837.73, 14,753.39 and 3,262.15 is: 4,892.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,837.73 : 14,753.39 = 3,262.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,837.73/14,753.39 = 3,262.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,837.73x = 14,753.39 × 3,262.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,837.73x = 48,127,750.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,127,750.18/9,837.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,892.16

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