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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,814.69, 14,720.79 and 3,239.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,814.69, 14,720.79 and 3,239.26 is: 4,858.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,814.69 : 14,720.79 = 3,239.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,814.69/14,720.79 = 3,239.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,814.69x = 14,720.79 × 3,239.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,814.69x = 47,684,466.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,684,466.22/9,814.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,858.48

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