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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,814.92, 14,720.93 and 3,241.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,814.92, 14,720.93 and 3,241.17 is: 4,861.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,814.92 : 14,720.93 = 3,241.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,814.92/14,720.93 = 3,241.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,814.92x = 14,720.93 × 3,241.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,814.92x = 47,713,020.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,713,020.48/9,814.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,861.27

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