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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,814.67, 14,722.48 and 3,240.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,814.67, 14,722.48 and 3,240.71 is: 4,861.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,814.67 : 14,722.48 = 3,240.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,814.67/14,722.48 = 3,240.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,814.67x = 14,722.48 × 3,240.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,814.67x = 47,711,288.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,711,288.16/9,814.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,861.22

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