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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,847.94, 14,766.98 and 3,271.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,847.94, 14,766.98 and 3,271.82 is: 4,906.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,847.94 : 14,766.98 = 3,271.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,847.94/14,766.98 = 3,271.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,847.94x = 14,766.98 × 3,271.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,847.94x = 48,314,810.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,314,810.31/9,847.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,906.09

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