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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,851.92, 14,772.96 and 3,275.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,851.92, 14,772.96 and 3,275.80 is: 4,912.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,851.92 : 14,772.96 = 3,275.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,851.92/14,772.96 = 3,275.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,851.92x = 14,772.96 × 3,275.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,851.92x = 48,393,262.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,393,262.37/9,851.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,912.06

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