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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,899.69, 14,847.99 and 3,236.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,899.69, 14,847.99 and 3,236.14 is: 4,853.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,899.69 : 14,847.99 = 3,236.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,899.69/14,847.99 = 3,236.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,899.69x = 14,847.99 × 3,236.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,899.69x = 48,050,174.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,050,174.36/9,899.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,853.70

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