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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,869.79, 14,799.18 and 3,292.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,869.79, 14,799.18 and 3,292.41 is: 4,936.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,869.79 : 14,799.18 = 3,292.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,869.79/14,799.18 = 3,292.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,869.79x = 14,799.18 × 3,292.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,869.79x = 48,724,968.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,724,968.22/9,869.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,936.78

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