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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,865.08, 14,791.86 and 3,289.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,865.08, 14,791.86 and 3,289.56 is: 4,932.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,865.08 : 14,791.86 = 3,289.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,865.08/14,791.86 = 3,289.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,865.08x = 14,791.86 × 3,289.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,865.08x = 48,658,710.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,658,710.98/9,865.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,932.42

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