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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,843.06, 14,761.14 and 3,267.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,843.06, 14,761.14 and 3,267.48 is: 4,900.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,843.06 : 14,761.14 = 3,267.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,843.06/14,761.14 = 3,267.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,843.06x = 14,761.14 × 3,267.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,843.06x = 48,231,729.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,231,729.73/9,843.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,900.07

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