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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,905.96, 14,862.24 and 3,242.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,905.96, 14,862.24 and 3,242.76 is: 4,865.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,905.96 : 14,862.24 = 3,242.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,905.96/14,862.24 = 3,242.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,905.96x = 14,862.24 × 3,242.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,905.96x = 48,194,677.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,194,677.38/9,905.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,865.22

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