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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,872.39, 14,807.97 and 3,298.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,872.39, 14,807.97 and 3,298.02 is: 4,946.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,872.39 : 14,807.97 = 3,298.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,872.39/14,807.97 = 3,298.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,872.39x = 14,807.97 × 3,298.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,872.39x = 48,836,981.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,836,981.22/9,872.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,946.82

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