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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,818.15, 14,723.91 and 3,242.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,818.15, 14,723.91 and 3,242.84 is: 4,863.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,818.15 : 14,723.91 = 3,242.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,818.15/14,723.91 = 3,242.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,818.15x = 14,723.91 × 3,242.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,818.15x = 47,747,210.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,747,210.68/9,818.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,863.16

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