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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,849.60, 14,764.98 and 3,271.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,849.60, 14,764.98 and 3,271.17 is: 4,903.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,849.60 : 14,764.98 = 3,271.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,849.60/14,764.98 = 3,271.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,849.60x = 14,764.98 × 3,271.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,849.60x = 48,298,759.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,298,759.63/9,849.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,903.63

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