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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,854.84, 14,779.02 and 3,279.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,854.84, 14,779.02 and 3,279.26 is: 4,917.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,854.84 : 14,779.02 = 3,279.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,854.84/14,779.02 = 3,279.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,854.84x = 14,779.02 × 3,279.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,854.84x = 48,464,249.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,464,249.13/9,854.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,917.81

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