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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,822.42, 14,734.38 and 3,253.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,822.42, 14,734.38 and 3,253.26 is: 4,880.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,822.42 : 14,734.38 = 3,253.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,822.42/14,734.38 = 3,253.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,822.42x = 14,734.38 × 3,253.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,822.42x = 47,934,769.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,934,769.08/9,822.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,880.14

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