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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,902.91, 14,857.67 and 3,239.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,902.91, 14,857.67 and 3,239.71 is: 4,860.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,902.91 : 14,857.67 = 3,239.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,902.91/14,857.67 = 3,239.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,902.91x = 14,857.67 × 3,239.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,902.91x = 48,134,451.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,134,451.59/9,902.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,860.64

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