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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,849.68, 14,769.60 and 3,273.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,849.68, 14,769.60 and 3,273.56 is: 4,908.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,849.68 : 14,769.60 = 3,273.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,849.68/14,769.60 = 3,273.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,849.68x = 14,769.60 × 3,273.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,849.68x = 48,349,171.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,349,171.78/9,849.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,908.70

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