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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,870.58, 14,806.65 and 3,296.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,870.58, 14,806.65 and 3,296.79 is: 4,945.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,870.58 : 14,806.65 = 3,296.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,870.58/14,806.65 = 3,296.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,870.58x = 14,806.65 × 3,296.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,870.58x = 48,814,415.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,814,415.65/9,870.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,945.45

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