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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,810.39, 14,716.62 and 3,236.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,810.39, 14,716.62 and 3,236.61 is: 4,855.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,810.39 : 14,716.62 = 3,236.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,810.39/14,716.62 = 3,236.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,810.39x = 14,716.62 × 3,236.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,810.39x = 47,631,959.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,631,959.46/9,810.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,855.26

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