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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,875.52, 14,812.66 and 3,301.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,875.52, 14,812.66 and 3,301.14 is: 4,951.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,875.52 : 14,812.66 = 3,301.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,875.52/14,812.66 = 3,301.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,875.52x = 14,812.66 × 3,301.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,875.52x = 48,898,664.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,898,664.43/9,875.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,951.50

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