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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,864.99, 14,797.69 and 3,291.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,864.99, 14,797.69 and 3,291.23 is: 4,936.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,864.99 : 14,797.69 = 3,291.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,864.99/14,797.69 = 3,291.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,864.99x = 14,797.69 × 3,291.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,864.99x = 48,702,630.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,702,630.02/9,864.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,936.92

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