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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,842.49, 14,760.51 and 3,266.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,842.49, 14,760.51 and 3,266.91 is: 4,899.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,842.49 : 14,760.51 = 3,266.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,842.49/14,760.51 = 3,266.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,842.49x = 14,760.51 × 3,266.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,842.49x = 48,221,257.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,221,257.72/9,842.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,899.29

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