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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,864.95, 14,798.21 and 3,291.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,864.95, 14,798.21 and 3,291.14 is: 4,936.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,864.95 : 14,798.21 = 3,291.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,864.95/14,798.21 = 3,291.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,864.95x = 14,798.21 × 3,291.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,864.95x = 48,702,890.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,702,890.41/9,864.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,936.96

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