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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,841.17, 14,758.58 and 3,265.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,841.17, 14,758.58 and 3,265.59 is: 4,897.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,841.17 : 14,758.58 = 3,265.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,841.17/14,758.58 = 3,265.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,841.17x = 14,758.58 × 3,265.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,841.17x = 48,195,454.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,195,454.93/9,841.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,897.33

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