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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,868.37, 14,802.68 and 3,294.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,868.37, 14,802.68 and 3,294.54 is: 4,941.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,868.37 : 14,802.68 = 3,294.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,868.37/14,802.68 = 3,294.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,868.37x = 14,802.68 × 3,294.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,868.37x = 48,768,029.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,768,029.60/9,868.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,941.86

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