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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,810.38, 14,717.66 and 3,236.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,810.38, 14,717.66 and 3,236.33 is: 4,855.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,810.38 : 14,717.66 = 3,236.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,810.38/14,717.66 = 3,236.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,810.38x = 14,717.66 × 3,236.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,810.38x = 47,631,114.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,631,114.82/9,810.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,855.18

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