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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,823.12, 14,731.54 and 3,248.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,823.12, 14,731.54 and 3,248.08 is: 4,871.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,823.12 : 14,731.54 = 3,248.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,823.12/14,731.54 = 3,248.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,823.12x = 14,731.54 × 3,248.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,823.12x = 47,849,220.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,849,220.44/9,823.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,871.08

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