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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,869.02, 14,802.18 and 3,295.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,869.02, 14,802.18 and 3,295.06 is: 4,942.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,869.02 : 14,802.18 = 3,295.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,869.02/14,802.18 = 3,295.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,869.02x = 14,802.18 × 3,295.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,869.02x = 48,774,071.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,774,071.23/9,869.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,942.14

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