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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,848.44, 14,767.72 and 3,272.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,848.44, 14,767.72 and 3,272.32 is: 4,906.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,848.44 : 14,767.72 = 3,272.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,848.44/14,767.72 = 3,272.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,848.44x = 14,767.72 × 3,272.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,848.44x = 48,324,705.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,324,705.51/9,848.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,906.84

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