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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,951.08, 14,923.56 and 3,286.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,951.08, 14,923.56 and 3,286.38 is: 4,928.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,951.08 : 14,923.56 = 3,286.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,951.08/14,923.56 = 3,286.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,951.08x = 14,923.56 × 3,286.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,951.08x = 49,044,489.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,044,489.11/9,951.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,928.56

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