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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,850.62, 14,770.44 and 3,275.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,850.62, 14,770.44 and 3,275.04 is: 4,910.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,850.62 : 14,770.44 = 3,275.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,850.62/14,770.44 = 3,275.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,850.62x = 14,770.44 × 3,275.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,850.62x = 48,373,781.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,373,781.82/9,850.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,910.73

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