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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,849.35, 14,764.61 and 3,270.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,849.35, 14,764.61 and 3,270.92 is: 4,903.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,849.35 : 14,764.61 = 3,270.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,849.35/14,764.61 = 3,270.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,849.35x = 14,764.61 × 3,270.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,849.35x = 48,293,878.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,293,878.70/9,849.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,903.25

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