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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,847.21, 14,773.24 and 3,273.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,847.21, 14,773.24 and 3,273.45 is: 4,910.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,847.21 : 14,773.24 = 3,273.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,847.21/14,773.24 = 3,273.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,847.21x = 14,773.24 × 3,273.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,847.21x = 48,359,462.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,359,462.48/9,847.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,910.98

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