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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,868.61, 14,803.04 and 3,294.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,868.61, 14,803.04 and 3,294.80 is: 4,942.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,868.61 : 14,803.04 = 3,294.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,868.61/14,803.04 = 3,294.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,868.61x = 14,803.04 × 3,294.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,868.61x = 48,772,965.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,772,965.70/9,868.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,942.24

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