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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,869.77, 14,804.97 and 3,296.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,869.77, 14,804.97 and 3,296.53 is: 4,944.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,869.77 : 14,804.97 = 3,296.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,869.77/14,804.97 = 3,296.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,869.77x = 14,804.97 × 3,296.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,869.77x = 48,805,027.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,805,027.75/9,869.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,944.90

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