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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,868.44, 14,804.88 and 3,295.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,868.44, 14,804.88 and 3,295.32 is: 4,943.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,868.44 : 14,804.88 = 3,295.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,868.44/14,804.88 = 3,295.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,868.44x = 14,804.88 × 3,295.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,868.44x = 48,786,817.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,786,817.16/9,868.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,943.72

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