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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,897.86, 14,847.51 and 3,323.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,897.86, 14,847.51 and 3,323.99 is: 4,986.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,897.86 : 14,847.51 = 3,323.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,897.86/14,847.51 = 3,323.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,897.86x = 14,847.51 × 3,323.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,897.86x = 49,352,974.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,352,974.76/9,897.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,986.23

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