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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,811.88, 14,721.60 and 3,237.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,811.88, 14,721.60 and 3,237.92 is: 4,858.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,811.88 : 14,721.60 = 3,237.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,811.88/14,721.60 = 3,237.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,811.88x = 14,721.60 × 3,237.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,811.88x = 47,667,363.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,667,363.07/9,811.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,858.13

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