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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,870.12, 14,806.62 and 3,295.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,870.12, 14,806.62 and 3,295.08 is: 4,943.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,870.12 : 14,806.62 = 3,295.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,870.12/14,806.62 = 3,295.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,870.12x = 14,806.62 × 3,295.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,870.12x = 48,788,997.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,788,997.43/9,870.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,943.10

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