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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,845.25, 14,764.68 and 3,269.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,845.25, 14,764.68 and 3,269.67 is: 4,903.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,845.25 : 14,764.68 = 3,269.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,845.25/14,764.68 = 3,269.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,845.25x = 14,764.68 × 3,269.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,845.25x = 48,275,575.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,275,575.89/9,845.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,903.44

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