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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,840.72, 14,759.28 and 3,266.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,840.72, 14,759.28 and 3,266.04 is: 4,898.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,840.72 : 14,759.28 = 3,266.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,840.72/14,759.28 = 3,266.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,840.72x = 14,759.28 × 3,266.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,840.72x = 48,204,398.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,204,398.85/9,840.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,898.46

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