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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,845.99, 14,764.11 and 3,269.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,845.99, 14,764.11 and 3,269.97 is: 4,903.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,845.99 : 14,764.11 = 3,269.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,845.99/14,764.11 = 3,269.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,845.99x = 14,764.11 × 3,269.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,845.99x = 48,278,184.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,278,184.51/9,845.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,903.34

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