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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,871.51, 14,806.66 and 3,297.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,871.51, 14,806.66 and 3,297.15 is: 4,945.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,871.51 : 14,806.66 = 3,297.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,871.51/14,806.66 = 3,297.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,871.51x = 14,806.66 × 3,297.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,871.51x = 48,819,779.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,819,779.02/9,871.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,945.52

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