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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,841.44, 14,763.92 and 3,268.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,841.44, 14,763.92 and 3,268.04 is: 4,902.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,841.44 : 14,763.92 = 3,268.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,841.44/14,763.92 = 3,268.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,841.44x = 14,763.92 × 3,268.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,841.44x = 48,249,081.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,249,081.12/9,841.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,902.64

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