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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,872.07, 14,810.49 and 3,298.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,872.07, 14,810.49 and 3,298.74 is: 4,948.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,872.07 : 14,810.49 = 3,298.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,872.07/14,810.49 = 3,298.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,872.07x = 14,810.49 × 3,298.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,872.07x = 48,855,955.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,855,955.78/9,872.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,948.91

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