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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,843.13, 14,759.20 and 3,265.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,843.13, 14,759.20 and 3,265.75 is: 4,896.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,843.13 : 14,759.20 = 3,265.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,843.13/14,759.20 = 3,265.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,843.13x = 14,759.20 × 3,265.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,843.13x = 48,199,857.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,199,857.40/9,843.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,896.80

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