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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,821.44, 14,734.38 and 3,248.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,821.44, 14,734.38 and 3,248.32 is: 4,873.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,821.44 : 14,734.38 = 3,248.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,821.44/14,734.38 = 3,248.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,821.44x = 14,734.38 × 3,248.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,821.44x = 47,861,981.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,861,981.24/9,821.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,873.21

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