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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,809.84, 14,713.32 and 3,236.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,809.84, 14,713.32 and 3,236.24 is: 4,853.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,809.84 : 14,713.32 = 3,236.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,809.84/14,713.32 = 3,236.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,809.84x = 14,713.32 × 3,236.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,809.84x = 47,615,834.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,615,834.72/9,809.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,853.88

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