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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,870.16, 14,795.64 and 3,292.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,870.16, 14,795.64 and 3,292.96 is: 4,936.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,870.16 : 14,795.64 = 3,292.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,870.16/14,795.64 = 3,292.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,870.16x = 14,795.64 × 3,292.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,870.16x = 48,721,450.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,721,450.69/9,870.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,936.24

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