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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,869.11, 14,803.78 and 3,295.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,869.11, 14,803.78 and 3,295.29 is: 4,942.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,869.11 : 14,803.78 = 3,295.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,869.11/14,803.78 = 3,295.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,869.11x = 14,803.78 × 3,295.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,869.11x = 48,782,748.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,782,748.20/9,869.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,942.97

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