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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,816.49, 14,727.86 and 3,247.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,816.49, 14,727.86 and 3,247.29 is: 4,871.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,816.49 : 14,727.86 = 3,247.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,816.49/14,727.86 = 3,247.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,816.49x = 14,727.86 × 3,247.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,816.49x = 47,825,628.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,825,628.44/9,816.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,871.97

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