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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,861.76, 14,786.52 and 3,286.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,861.76, 14,786.52 and 3,286.24 is: 4,927.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,861.76 : 14,786.52 = 3,286.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,861.76/14,786.52 = 3,286.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,861.76x = 14,786.52 × 3,286.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,861.76x = 48,592,053.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,592,053.48/9,861.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,927.32

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