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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,951.47, 14,927.57 and 3,288.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,951.47, 14,927.57 and 3,288.14 is: 4,932.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,951.47 : 14,927.57 = 3,288.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,951.47/14,927.57 = 3,288.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,951.47x = 14,927.57 × 3,288.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,951.47x = 49,083,940.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,083,940.02/9,951.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,932.33

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