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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,814.70, 14,720.00 and 3,239.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,814.70, 14,720.00 and 3,239.39 is: 4,858.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,814.70 : 14,720.00 = 3,239.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,814.70/14,720.00 = 3,239.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,814.70x = 14,720.00 × 3,239.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,814.70x = 47,683,841.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,683,841.40/9,814.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,858.41

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