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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,910.44, 14,867.64 and 3,248.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,910.44, 14,867.64 and 3,248.82 is: 4,873.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,910.44 : 14,867.64 = 3,248.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,910.44/14,867.64 = 3,248.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,910.44x = 14,867.64 × 3,248.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,910.44x = 48,302,286.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,302,286.18/9,910.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,873.88

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