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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,901.17, 14,851.94 and 3,237.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,901.17, 14,851.94 and 3,237.67 is: 4,856.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,901.17 : 14,851.94 = 3,237.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,901.17/14,851.94 = 3,237.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,901.17x = 14,851.94 × 3,237.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,901.17x = 48,085,680.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,085,680.58/9,901.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,856.57

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