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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,843.08, 14,761.43 and 3,267.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,843.08, 14,761.43 and 3,267.50 is: 4,900.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,843.08 : 14,761.43 = 3,267.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,843.08/14,761.43 = 3,267.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,843.08x = 14,761.43 × 3,267.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,843.08x = 48,232,972.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,232,972.53/9,843.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,900.19

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