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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,821.08, 14,729.56 and 3,245.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,821.08, 14,729.56 and 3,245.76 is: 4,867.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,821.08 : 14,729.56 = 3,245.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,821.08/14,729.56 = 3,245.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,821.08x = 14,729.56 × 3,245.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,821.08x = 47,808,616.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,808,616.67/9,821.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,867.96

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