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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,871.04, 14,806.76 and 3,297.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,871.04, 14,806.76 and 3,297.29 is: 4,945.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,871.04 : 14,806.76 = 3,297.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,871.04/14,806.76 = 3,297.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,871.04x = 14,806.76 × 3,297.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,871.04x = 48,822,091.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,822,091.16/9,871.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,945.99

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