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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,872.06, 14,809.20 and 3,298.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,872.06, 14,809.20 and 3,298.70 is: 4,948.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,872.06 : 14,809.20 = 3,298.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,872.06/14,809.20 = 3,298.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,872.06x = 14,809.20 × 3,298.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,872.06x = 48,851,108.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,851,108.04/9,872.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,948.42

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