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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,907.96, 14,865.26 and 3,244.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,907.96, 14,865.26 and 3,244.77 is: 4,868.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,907.96 : 14,865.26 = 3,244.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,907.96/14,865.26 = 3,244.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,907.96x = 14,865.26 × 3,244.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,907.96x = 48,234,349.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,234,349.69/9,907.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,868.24

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