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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,873.52, 14,809.66 and 3,299.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,873.52, 14,809.66 and 3,299.14 is: 4,948.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,873.52 : 14,809.66 = 3,299.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,873.52/14,809.66 = 3,299.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,873.52x = 14,809.66 × 3,299.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,873.52x = 48,859,141.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,859,141.69/9,873.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,948.50

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