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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,870.65, 14,808.86 and 3,301.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,870.65, 14,808.86 and 3,301.44 is: 4,953.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,870.65 : 14,808.86 = 3,301.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,870.65/14,808.86 = 3,301.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,870.65x = 14,808.86 × 3,301.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,870.65x = 48,890,546.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,890,546.25/9,870.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,953.13

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