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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,933.76, 14,899.46 and 3,268.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,933.76, 14,899.46 and 3,268.60 is: 4,902.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,933.76 : 14,899.46 = 3,268.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,933.76/14,899.46 = 3,268.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,933.76x = 14,899.46 × 3,268.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,933.76x = 48,700,358.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,700,358.61/9,933.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,902.51

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