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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,904.85, 14,847.96 and 3,326.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,904.85, 14,847.96 and 3,326.42 is: 4,986.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,904.85 : 14,847.96 = 3,326.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,904.85/14,847.96 = 3,326.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,904.85x = 14,847.96 × 3,326.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,904.85x = 49,390,476.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,390,476.86/9,904.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,986.50

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