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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,841.49, 14,759.01 and 3,265.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,841.49, 14,759.01 and 3,265.91 is: 4,897.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,841.49 : 14,759.01 = 3,265.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,841.49/14,759.01 = 3,265.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,841.49x = 14,759.01 × 3,265.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,841.49x = 48,201,524.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,201,524.55/9,841.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,897.79

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