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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,851.76, 14,773.77 and 3,276.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,851.76, 14,773.77 and 3,276.18 is: 4,912.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,851.76 : 14,773.77 = 3,276.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,851.76/14,773.77 = 3,276.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,851.76x = 14,773.77 × 3,276.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,851.76x = 48,401,529.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,401,529.80/9,851.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,912.98

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