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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,845.20, 14,768.20 and 3,272

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,845.20, 14,768.20 and 3,272 is: 4,908.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,845.20 : 14,768.20 = 3,272 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,845.20/14,768.20 = 3,272/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,845.20x = 14,768.20 × 3,272
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,845.20x = 48,321,550.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,321,550.40/9,845.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,908.13

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