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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,846.70, 14,772.08 and 3,277.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,846.70, 14,772.08 and 3,277.60 is: 4,917.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,846.70 : 14,772.08 = 3,277.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,846.70/14,772.08 = 3,277.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,846.70x = 14,772.08 × 3,277.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,846.70x = 48,416,969.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,416,969.41/9,846.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,917.08

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