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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,840.72, 14,757.48 and 3,265.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,840.72, 14,757.48 and 3,265.68 is: 4,897.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,840.72 : 14,757.48 = 3,265.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,840.72/14,757.48 = 3,265.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,840.72x = 14,757.48 × 3,265.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,840.72x = 48,193,207.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,193,207.29/9,840.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,897.33

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