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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,909.84, 14,863.08 and 3,245.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,909.84, 14,863.08 and 3,245.28 is: 4,867.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,909.84 : 14,863.08 = 3,245.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,909.84/14,863.08 = 3,245.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,909.84x = 14,863.08 × 3,245.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,909.84x = 48,234,856.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,234,856.26/9,909.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,867.37

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