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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,842.31, 14,763.26 and 3,268.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,842.31, 14,763.26 and 3,268.55 is: 4,902.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,842.31 : 14,763.26 = 3,268.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,842.31/14,763.26 = 3,268.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,842.31x = 14,763.26 × 3,268.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,842.31x = 48,254,498.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,254,498.55/9,842.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,902.76

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