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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,873.78, 14,811.89 and 3,300.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,873.78, 14,811.89 and 3,300.63 is: 4,951.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,873.78 : 14,811.89 = 3,300.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,873.78/14,811.89 = 3,300.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,873.78x = 14,811.89 × 3,300.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,873.78x = 48,888,551.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,888,551.99/9,873.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,951.35

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