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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,821.70, 14,734.17 and 3,246.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,821.70, 14,734.17 and 3,246.30 is: 4,869.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,821.70 : 14,734.17 = 3,246.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,821.70/14,734.17 = 3,246.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,821.70x = 14,734.17 × 3,246.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,821.70x = 47,831,536.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,831,536.07/9,821.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,869.99

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