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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,868.92, 14,803.53 and 3,295.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,868.92, 14,803.53 and 3,295.11 is: 4,942.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,868.92 : 14,803.53 = 3,295.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,868.92/14,803.53 = 3,295.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,868.92x = 14,803.53 × 3,295.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,868.92x = 48,779,259.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,779,259.74/9,868.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,942.72

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