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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,821.06, 14,724.40 and 3,153.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,821.06, 14,724.40 and 3,153.76 is: 4,728.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,821.06 : 14,724.40 = 3,153.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,821.06/14,724.40 = 3,153.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,821.06x = 14,724.40 × 3,153.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,821.06x = 46,437,223.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,437,223.74/9,821.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,728.33

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