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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,838.17, 14,754.08 and 3,262.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,838.17, 14,754.08 and 3,262.59 is: 4,892.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,838.17 : 14,754.08 = 3,262.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,838.17/14,754.08 = 3,262.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,838.17x = 14,754.08 × 3,262.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,838.17x = 48,136,497.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,136,497.55/9,838.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,892.83

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