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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,866.23, 14,799.33 and 3,292.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,866.23, 14,799.33 and 3,292.42 is: 4,938.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,866.23 : 14,799.33 = 3,292.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,866.23/14,799.33 = 3,292.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,866.23x = 14,799.33 × 3,292.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,866.23x = 48,725,610.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,725,610.08/9,866.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,938.62

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