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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,818.30, 14,725.98 and 3,244.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,818.30, 14,725.98 and 3,244.52 is: 4,866.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,818.30 : 14,725.98 = 3,244.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,818.30/14,725.98 = 3,244.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,818.30x = 14,725.98 × 3,244.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,818.30x = 47,778,663.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,778,663.00/9,818.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,866.29

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