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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,868.68, 14,801.27 and 3,294.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,868.68, 14,801.27 and 3,294.05 is: 4,940.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,868.68 : 14,801.27 = 3,294.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,868.68/14,801.27 = 3,294.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,868.68x = 14,801.27 × 3,294.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,868.68x = 48,756,032.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,756,032.97/9,868.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,940.48

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