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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,845.33, 14,764.81 and 3,269.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,845.33, 14,764.81 and 3,269.75 is: 4,903.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,845.33 : 14,764.81 = 3,269.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,845.33/14,764.81 = 3,269.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,845.33x = 14,764.81 × 3,269.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,845.33x = 48,277,237.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,277,237.50/9,845.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,903.57

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