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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,811.94, 14,718.59 and 3,242.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,811.94, 14,718.59 and 3,242.75 is: 4,864.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,811.94 : 14,718.59 = 3,242.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,811.94/14,718.59 = 3,242.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,811.94x = 14,718.59 × 3,242.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,811.94x = 47,728,642.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,728,642.24/9,811.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,864.34

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