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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,819.74, 14,732.36 and 3,250.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,819.74, 14,732.36 and 3,250.55 is: 4,876.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,819.74 : 14,732.36 = 3,250.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,819.74/14,732.36 = 3,250.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,819.74x = 14,732.36 × 3,250.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,819.74x = 47,888,182.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,888,182.88/9,819.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,876.73

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