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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,840.51, 14,761.64 and 3,266.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,840.51, 14,761.64 and 3,266.75 is: 4,900.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,840.51 : 14,761.64 = 3,266.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,840.51/14,761.64 = 3,266.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,840.51x = 14,761.64 × 3,266.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,840.51x = 48,222,632.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,222,632.54/9,840.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,900.42

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