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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,841.37, 14,762.05 and 3,266.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,841.37, 14,762.05 and 3,266.06 is: 4,899.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,841.37 : 14,762.05 = 3,266.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,841.37/14,762.05 = 3,266.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,841.37x = 14,762.05 × 3,266.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,841.37x = 48,213,659.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,213,659.05/9,841.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,899.08

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