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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,837.81, 14,759.24 and 3,265.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,837.81, 14,759.24 and 3,265.83 is: 4,899.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,837.81 : 14,759.24 = 3,265.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,837.81/14,759.24 = 3,265.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,837.81x = 14,759.24 × 3,265.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,837.81x = 48,201,168.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,201,168.77/9,837.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,899.58

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