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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,844.20, 14,766.70 and 3,271

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,844.20, 14,766.70 and 3,271 is: 4,906.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,844.20 : 14,766.70 = 3,271 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,844.20/14,766.70 = 3,271/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,844.20x = 14,766.70 × 3,271
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,844.20x = 48,301,875.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,301,875.70/9,844.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,906.63

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