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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,821.12, 14,726.19 and 3,245.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,821.12, 14,726.19 and 3,245.54 is: 4,866.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,821.12 : 14,726.19 = 3,245.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,821.12/14,726.19 = 3,245.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,821.12x = 14,726.19 × 3,245.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,821.12x = 47,794,438.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,794,438.69/9,821.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,866.50

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