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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,821.74, 14,735.36 and 3,252.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,821.74, 14,735.36 and 3,252.55 is: 4,879.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,821.74 : 14,735.36 = 3,252.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,821.74/14,735.36 = 3,252.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,821.74x = 14,735.36 × 3,252.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,821.74x = 47,927,495.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,927,495.17/9,821.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,879.74

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