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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,853.83, 14,779.29 and 3,280.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,853.83, 14,779.29 and 3,280.26 is: 4,919.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,853.83 : 14,779.29 = 3,280.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,853.83/14,779.29 = 3,280.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,853.83x = 14,779.29 × 3,280.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,853.83x = 48,479,913.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,479,913.82/9,853.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,919.91

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