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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,784.87, 14,674.23 and 3,209.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,784.87, 14,674.23 and 3,209.52 is: 4,813.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,784.87 : 14,674.23 = 3,209.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,784.87/14,674.23 = 3,209.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,784.87x = 14,674.23 × 3,209.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,784.87x = 47,097,169.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,097,169.32/9,784.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,813.26

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