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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,873.95, 14,811.93 and 3,298.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,873.95, 14,811.93 and 3,298.37 is: 4,947.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,873.95 : 14,811.93 = 3,298.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,873.95/14,811.93 = 3,298.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,873.95x = 14,811.93 × 3,298.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,873.95x = 48,855,151.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,855,151.49/9,873.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,947.89

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