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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,872.55, 14,809.57 and 3,298.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,872.55, 14,809.57 and 3,298.73 is: 4,948.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,872.55 : 14,809.57 = 3,298.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,872.55/14,809.57 = 3,298.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,872.55x = 14,809.57 × 3,298.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,872.55x = 48,852,690.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,852,690.55/9,872.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,948.34

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