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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,812.95, 14,720.64 and 3,237.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,812.95, 14,720.64 and 3,237.37 is: 4,856.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,812.95 : 14,720.64 = 3,237.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,812.95/14,720.64 = 3,237.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,812.95x = 14,720.64 × 3,237.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,812.95x = 47,656,109.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,656,109.38/9,812.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,856.45

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