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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,784.52, 14,674.86 and 3,211.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,784.52, 14,674.86 and 3,211.40 is: 4,816.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,784.52 : 14,674.86 = 3,211.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,784.52/14,674.86 = 3,211.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,784.52x = 14,674.86 × 3,211.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,784.52x = 47,126,845.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,126,845.40/9,784.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,816.47

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