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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,863.73, 14,795.91 and 3,290.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,863.73, 14,795.91 and 3,290.58 is: 4,935.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,863.73 : 14,795.91 = 3,290.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,863.73/14,795.91 = 3,290.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,863.73x = 14,795.91 × 3,290.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,863.73x = 48,687,125.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,687,125.53/9,863.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,935.98

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