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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,868.77, 14,803.47 and 3,295.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,868.77, 14,803.47 and 3,295.53 is: 4,943.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,868.77 : 14,803.47 = 3,295.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,868.77/14,803.47 = 3,295.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,868.77x = 14,803.47 × 3,295.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,868.77x = 48,785,279.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,785,279.49/9,868.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,943.40

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