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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,851.69, 14,772.04 and 3,274.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,851.69, 14,772.04 and 3,274.29 is: 4,909.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,851.69 : 14,772.04 = 3,274.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,851.69/14,772.04 = 3,274.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,851.69x = 14,772.04 × 3,274.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,851.69x = 48,367,934.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,367,934.67/9,851.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,909.61

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