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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,813.84, 14,721.98 and 3,241.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,813.84, 14,721.98 and 3,241.91 is: 4,863.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,813.84 : 14,721.98 = 3,241.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,813.84/14,721.98 = 3,241.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,813.84x = 14,721.98 × 3,241.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,813.84x = 47,727,244.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,727,244.36/9,813.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,863.26

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