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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,814.59, 14,720.44 and 3,240.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,814.59, 14,720.44 and 3,240.99 is: 4,861.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,814.59 : 14,720.44 = 3,240.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,814.59/14,720.44 = 3,240.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,814.59x = 14,720.44 × 3,240.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,814.59x = 47,708,798.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,708,798.84/9,814.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,861.01

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