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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,811.57, 14,718.03 and 3,242.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,811.57, 14,718.03 and 3,242.37 is: 4,863.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,811.57 : 14,718.03 = 3,242.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,811.57/14,718.03 = 3,242.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,811.57x = 14,718.03 × 3,242.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,811.57x = 47,721,231.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,721,231.58/9,811.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,863.77

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