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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,821.93, 14,735.20 and 3,248.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,821.93, 14,735.20 and 3,248.11 is: 4,872.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,821.93 : 14,735.20 = 3,248.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,821.93/14,735.20 = 3,248.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,821.93x = 14,735.20 × 3,248.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,821.93x = 47,861,550.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,861,550.47/9,821.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,872.93

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