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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,847.70, 14,770.20 and 3,273.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,847.70, 14,770.20 and 3,273.20 is: 4,909.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,847.70 : 14,770.20 = 3,273.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,847.70/14,770.20 = 3,273.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,847.70x = 14,770.20 × 3,273.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,847.70x = 48,345,818.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,345,818.64/9,847.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,909.35

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