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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,811.64, 14,718.92 and 3,238.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,811.64, 14,718.92 and 3,238.52 is: 4,858.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,811.64 : 14,718.92 = 3,238.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,811.64/14,718.92 = 3,238.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,811.64x = 14,718.92 × 3,238.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,811.64x = 47,667,516.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,667,516.80/9,811.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,858.26

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