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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,862.70, 14,795.40 and 3,288.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,862.70, 14,795.40 and 3,288.20 is: 4,932.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,862.70 : 14,795.40 = 3,288.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,862.70/14,795.40 = 3,288.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,862.70x = 14,795.40 × 3,288.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,862.70x = 48,650,234.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,650,234.28/9,862.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,932.75

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