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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,870.08, 14,805.90 and 3,296.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,870.08, 14,805.90 and 3,296.29 is: 4,944.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,870.08 : 14,805.90 = 3,296.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,870.08/14,805.90 = 3,296.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,870.08x = 14,805.90 × 3,296.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,870.08x = 48,804,533.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,804,533.93/9,870.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,944.69

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