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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,905.92, 14,860.27 and 3,242.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,905.92, 14,860.27 and 3,242.94 is: 4,864.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,905.92 : 14,860.27 = 3,242.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,905.92/14,860.27 = 3,242.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,905.92x = 14,860.27 × 3,242.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,905.92x = 48,190,940.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,190,940.43/9,905.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,864.86

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