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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,815.67, 14,723.98 and 3,241.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,815.67, 14,723.98 and 3,241.71 is: 4,862.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,815.67 : 14,723.98 = 3,241.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,815.67/14,723.98 = 3,241.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,815.67x = 14,723.98 × 3,241.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,815.67x = 47,730,873.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,730,873.21/9,815.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,862.72

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