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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,813.02, 14,717.51 and 3,237.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,813.02, 14,717.51 and 3,237.70 is: 4,855.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,813.02 : 14,717.51 = 3,237.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,813.02/14,717.51 = 3,237.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,813.02x = 14,717.51 × 3,237.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,813.02x = 47,650,882.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,650,882.13/9,813.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,855.88

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