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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,840.76, 14,762.02 and 3,267

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,840.76, 14,762.02 and 3,267 is: 4,900.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,840.76 : 14,762.02 = 3,267 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,840.76/14,762.02 = 3,267/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,840.76x = 14,762.02 × 3,267
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,840.76x = 48,227,519.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,227,519.34/9,840.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,900.79

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