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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,819.64, 14,729.64 and 3,246.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,819.64, 14,729.64 and 3,246.40 is: 4,869.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,819.64 : 14,729.64 = 3,246.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,819.64/14,729.64 = 3,246.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,819.64x = 14,729.64 × 3,246.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,819.64x = 47,818,303.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,818,303.30/9,819.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,869.66

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