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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,930.52, 14,897.61 and 3,267.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,930.52, 14,897.61 and 3,267.40 is: 4,901.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,930.52 : 14,897.61 = 3,267.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,930.52/14,897.61 = 3,267.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,930.52x = 14,897.61 × 3,267.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,930.52x = 48,676,450.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,676,450.91/9,930.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,901.70

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